Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

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Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are ample opportunities for investment. The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas assesses the risks and rewards.
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10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa
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10) Aspen Pharmacare Holdings – South Africa – $10.1B
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is the only pharmaceutical company in this list. It is by far the biggest pharmaceutical company in Africa. They supply branded and generic medicine and other similar products like eye drops, ointments and nutrition for infants. More than 10,000 people work there and their main center is located in Durban, South Africa.
9) Sanlam – South Africa – $10.5B
Sanlam is a South AfricanLife & Health insurance company. Founded in 1918 they are headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. They have 14,700 employees and total sales of $6.58B
8) Dangote Cement – Nigeria – $13.8B
Dangote Cement is the biggest company in Nigeria. Founded in 1992 it is now active in 15 countries throughout Africa. The focus of the company is still cement. Over time the parent company has added food products like sugar, flour and salt.
Sales clocked in at $2.48B. The company employed over 14,000 people and the headquarters are still in Lagos, Nigeria. The owner Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa .
7) Standard Bank Group – South Africa – $14.4B
Founded over 154 years ago the Standard Bank of South Africa is one of the largest financial companies in South Africa. It is active in 20 countries across Africa and the world. In 2015 its revenue was $16.2 billion. In recent years it has been plagued by very low customer satisfaction in South Africa. The latest employee figures show that over 69,000 people work at this bank.
6) Vodacom – South Africa – $14.6B
Vodacom is a South African based telecom provider with over 55 million customers. They are mostly active in South Africa, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho. Though they provide some services in more than 40 African countries. Their parent company is the telecom giant Vodafone. In 2015 Vodacom had a net income of $850 million and employed just below 8,000 people.
5) FirstRand – South Africa – $18.5B
FirstRand is a South African bank that offers insurance, banking and investments services. Where other banks sometimes focus on one customer group FirstRand has customers from all sectors of the economy: individuals, companies and the government. The company was founded in 1970. It has its headquarters in Sandton, South Africa and employs more than 42,000 people. FirstRand is the biggest bank in South Africa .
4) MTNGroup – South Africa – $18.9B
MTN Group is a South African telecommunication service provider. The company was only founded in 1994 and is now one of the biggest broadband, internet and mobile phone providers in Africa. Despite its sales of $11.5B they only have 22,000 employees.
3) Sasol – South Africa – $20.9B
Sasol Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company mainly focuses on liquid fuels, low-carbon electricity and various chemicals. The headquarters are in Johannesburg and nearly 31,000 people work at the company.
2) Steinhoff International – South Africa – $22.8B
Steinhoff is the second largest company in Africa. It is a retail holding company and mainly trades in household goods and furniture. The company is quickly expanding all over the world. For example, in 2016 it bought the Poundland discount chain in the UK for £610 million. The company is now also in talks to purchase the Mattress Firm based in the US for $3.8 billion.
In total the company operates 6500 stores and employs over 90,000 people. About 60% of the firm’s revenue is from Europe. These are a few of the South African brands Steinhoff owns: Pennypinchers, Timbercity, Shoe City, Unitrans.
1) The Biggest Company in Africa: Naspers – South Africa – $60B
Naspers is the biggest public company in Africa ! They were founded in 1915 and they are active in broadcasting and cable services. Its main source of income is from internet services like classifieds, e-commerce and payment providers. On top of that they are active in TV, print media and book publishing. Its base of operations is in Cape Town, South Africa and they employ roughly 24,000 people.
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The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
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In celebration of Women's History Month in this month of March, I sit down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with global business leader extraordinaire Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of global telecoms company Airtel in Ghana in West Africa).
In this interview Lucy Quist generously shares rich nuggets of wisdom on her journey to success.
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It's been said that a leader is someone whose actions inspires you to do more, to be more & to dream more. That is the epitome of the sheer brilliance, ingenuity & leadership example set by Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana). She is an international business leader, a highly sought-after public speaker, a multiple award-winning personality, a wife and a mother.
In 2016, The BBC named Mrs. Quist in their 'Women of Africa' series titled "PowerWomen" which is a BBC season recognising inspiring women who are chief executive officers or company heads across the African continent who are finding success in their country and beyond and Mrs. Quist was included in this list as ONE of only SIX women mentioned in this list.
Lucy Quist has a world of experience in managing business successfully from different parts of the globe. She has a track record of transforming businesses for growth and to ensure that they have a positive reputation even in the most challenging situations. She has blazed many trails as a female technology expert across the continent and is currently the CEO of Airtel Ghana, one of Ghana’s largest telecommunications companies.
She believes that innovation through the teaching of STEM(Science.Technology.Engineering.Mathematics) is a requirement for developing countries to accelerate development. She advocates for greater participation of young people in STEM as the foundation for accelerated development. She is renowned for her transformational leadership abilities.
She is renowned for initiating a call to action which she terms "TheBoldNewNormal" which is a call to everyone to rethink the future of Africa. It is a call to:
- Individually create a new vision for our future (which will in turn impact Africa)
- Change our language - the words we speak - to positively reflect our visions of possibility
- Allow our language to change mindsets so our focus is not on 'eradicating poverty' but rather mindsets that focus on 'creating prosperity'
This is how she describes this initiative:
"For me personally this means being:
1. A transformational business leader who builds today's business and more importantly creates more business leaders for the future. Business, and not aid, builds economies. This means ensuring that our young people realise their potential.
2. An advocate for greater participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We need the critical and analytical thinking of STEM to create new solutions to improve lives.
3. A woman who empowers women of all ages to believe in themselves.
This is not about one individual. It is about all of us. Will you join me?"-Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana)
To find out more about Lucy Quist visit: www.lucyquist.com

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South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.

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Focus on Africa's mobile telecommunication industry

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

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Africa's telecoms frontier

Africa's telecoms frontier

Africa's telecoms frontier

Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are ample opportunities for investment. The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas assesses the risks and rewards.
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10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa 2017

10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa 2017

10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa 2017

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10) Aspen Pharmacare Holdings – South Africa – $10.1B
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is the only pharmaceutical company in this list. It is by far the biggest pharmaceutical company in Africa. They supply branded and generic medicine and other similar products like eye drops, ointments and nutrition for infants. More than 10,000 people work there and their main center is located in Durban, South Africa.
9) Sanlam – South Africa – $10.5B
Sanlam is a South AfricanLife & Health insurance company. Founded in 1918 they are headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. They have 14,700 employees and total sales of $6.58B
8) Dangote Cement – Nigeria – $13.8B
Dangote Cement is the biggest company in Nigeria. Founded in 1992 it is now active in 15 countries throughout Africa. The focus of the company is still cement. Over time the parent company has added food products like sugar, flour and salt.
Sales clocked in at $2.48B. The company employed over 14,000 people and the headquarters are still in Lagos, Nigeria. The owner Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa .
7) Standard Bank Group – South Africa – $14.4B
Founded over 154 years ago the Standard Bank of South Africa is one of the largest financial companies in South Africa. It is active in 20 countries across Africa and the world. In 2015 its revenue was $16.2 billion. In recent years it has been plagued by very low customer satisfaction in South Africa. The latest employee figures show that over 69,000 people work at this bank.
6) Vodacom – South Africa – $14.6B
Vodacom is a South African based telecom provider with over 55 million customers. They are mostly active in South Africa, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho. Though they provide some services in more than 40 African countries. Their parent company is the telecom giant Vodafone. In 2015 Vodacom had a net income of $850 million and employed just below 8,000 people.
5) FirstRand – South Africa – $18.5B
FirstRand is a South African bank that offers insurance, banking and investments services. Where other banks sometimes focus on one customer group FirstRand has customers from all sectors of the economy: individuals, companies and the government. The company was founded in 1970. It has its headquarters in Sandton, South Africa and employs more than 42,000 people. FirstRand is the biggest bank in South Africa .
4) MTNGroup – South Africa – $18.9B
MTN Group is a South African telecommunication service provider. The company was only founded in 1994 and is now one of the biggest broadband, internet and mobile phone providers in Africa. Despite its sales of $11.5B they only have 22,000 employees.
3) Sasol – South Africa – $20.9B
Sasol Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company mainly focuses on liquid fuels, low-carbon electricity and various chemicals. The headquarters are in Johannesburg and nearly 31,000 people work at the company.
2) Steinhoff International – South Africa – $22.8B
Steinhoff is the second largest company in Africa. It is a retail holding company and mainly trades in household goods and furniture. The company is quickly expanding all over the world. For example, in 2016 it bought the Poundland discount chain in the UK for £610 million. The company is now also in talks to purchase the Mattress Firm based in the US for $3.8 billion.
In total the company operates 6500 stores and employs over 90,000 people. About 60% of the firm’s revenue is from Europe. These are a few of the South African brands Steinhoff owns: Pennypinchers, Timbercity, Shoe City, Unitrans.
1) The Biggest Company in Africa: Naspers – South Africa – $60B
Naspers is the biggest public company in Africa ! They were founded in 1915 and they are active in broadcasting and cable services. Its main source of income is from internet services like classifieds, e-commerce and payment providers. On top of that they are active in TV, print media and book publishing. Its base of operations is in Cape Town, South Africa and they employ roughly 24,000 people.
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A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
Our job section is a meeting place for ICT job seekers interested in Africa IT Jobs and companies in Africa seeking talent. We encourage employers to post their jobs here and job seekers to post their skills and expertise.
Our bids section is a market place for African companies seeking products and services and vendors worldwide interested in supplying products. We encourage African ICT companies to submit their bids in this section to reach out to a wide range of global vendors visiting our site.
Our ICT Africa event sections inform visitors of all the tradeshows, conferences and workshops taking place throughout the continent. Event organisers are encouraged to share their upcoming events with all our site visitors.

In celebration of Women's History Month in this month of March, I sit down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with global business leader extraordinaire Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of global telecoms company Airtel in Ghana in West Africa).
In this interview Lucy Quist generously shares rich nuggets of wisdom on her journey to success.
****************************************
It's been said that a leader is someone whose actions inspires you to do more, to be more & to dream more. That is the epitome of the sheer brilliance, ingenuity & leadership example set by Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana). She is an international business leader, a highly sought-after public speaker, a multiple award-winning personality, a wife and a mother.
In 2016, The BBC named Mrs. Quist in their 'Women of Africa' series titled "PowerWomen" which is a BBC season recognising inspiring women who are chief executive officers or company heads across the African continent who are finding success in their country and beyond and Mrs. Quist was included in this list as ONE of only SIX women mentioned in this list.
Lucy Quist has a world of experience in managing business successfully from different parts of the globe. She has a track record of transforming businesses for growth and to ensure that they have a positive reputation even in the most challenging situations. She has blazed many trails as a female technology expert across the continent and is currently the CEO of Airtel Ghana, one of Ghana’s largest telecommunications companies.
She believes that innovation through the teaching of STEM(Science.Technology.Engineering.Mathematics) is a requirement for developing countries to accelerate development. She advocates for greater participation of young people in STEM as the foundation for accelerated development. She is renowned for her transformational leadership abilities.
She is renowned for initiating a call to action which she terms "TheBoldNewNormal" which is a call to everyone to rethink the future of Africa. It is a call to:
- Individually create a new vision for our future (which will in turn impact Africa)
- Change our language - the words we speak - to positively reflect our visions of possibility
- Allow our language to change mindsets so our focus is not on 'eradicating poverty' but rather mindsets that focus on 'creating prosperity'
This is how she describes this initiative:
"For me personally this means being:
1. A transformational business leader who builds today's business and more importantly creates more business leaders for the future. Business, and not aid, builds economies. This means ensuring that our young people realise their potential.
2. An advocate for greater participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We need the critical and analytical thinking of STEM to create new solutions to improve lives.
3. A woman who empowers women of all ages to believe in themselves.
This is not about one individual. It is about all of us. Will you join me?"-Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana)
To find out more about Lucy Quist visit: www.lucyquist.com

New cable to boost internet access in Africa

Revealed!!! Amazing Telecom Opportunity For Africa

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The market is huge over 140 countries,
Ready made customer (globally), INCLUDING YOURSELF!
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Oil, telecom, and construction are just some of the industries from which Africa's wealthiest derive their billion-dollar fortunes. Forbes counts down the top 10 richest people on the continent for 2015.
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S.A telecom hit hard after $5.2 billion fine in Nigeria

Shares in South African based telecom MTN have been taking a battering falling around 16 percent after the Nigerian Communications Commission imposed a 5.2 billion dollar fine on the company over subscriber compliance issues. Africa's largest mobile phone company is reportedly in talks with Nigerian regulators to try to reduce the fine. The firm is also facing allegations of tax evasion but has issued a statement saying that it complies with tax laws and regulations in all of the countries it operates in. Sumitra Nydoo reports

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Internet Solutions One of the Best Telecom Service Providers in Africa

Internet Solutions One of the Best Telecom Service Providers in Africa

Internet Solutions One of the Best Telecom Service Providers in Africa

Are Chinese IT companies doing enough to train local staff in Africa?

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new innovation centers to foster IT development. Similar centers are expected to launch elsewhere in Africa over the next few years. Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for Huawei as the company seeks to chip away at Samsung's regional dominance in mobile phones. In Kenya, for example, Huawei now has 50% market share for hand phones and is similarly strong in other fast growing African countries where a growing number of consumers are switching from basic feature phones to low-cost Android-powered smart phones. Given the importance and the vast potential of the African IT market, it makes a lot of sense for Huawei to invest in developing its local talent. Chinese companies, though, don't have the best reputation for labor relations and skills transfer in Africa. While some of the criticism of the Chinese is based on unfounded rumors and falsehoods, there are though legitimate reasons to be skeptical of Huawei's claims. While Huawei has been quite aggressive about publicizing its new training programs, the company is characteristically shy about revealing the actual effectiveness of these programs and whether the skills taught by the company are useful beyond Huawei and will young people to find jobs with other companies in the IT market. It is hard to tell, especially observing from the outside, as there really has not been much research done on the quality of Huawei's skills development programs. So for now it is almost impossible to determine if all the media hoopla the company is generating is legitimate or just the typical corporate public relations propaganda. Johns Hopkins University masters candidate Ben Tsui wanted to find out. Ben recently completed a policy brief for the China-Africa ResearchInitiative on Huawei's training programs and skills transfer initiatives in Africa. He joins Eric & Cobus to discuss his findings and whether or not Huawei deserves all of the attention that it's getting for its efforts to develop local IT talent across Africa. Join the discussion. Do you think Huawei deserves praise for its efforts to train thousands of Africans in IT or is this just more empty corporate PR that we should all treat with a certain degree of skepticism? Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque

We've been highlighting the biggest ideas, announcements and talking points that came out of AfricaCom 2016. Our AfricaCom headline keynotes have been been no exception - we invited all of our keynote speakers from day 1 to take part in a discussion around harnessing the power of the internet to spur socioeconomic empowerment on the continent, the progress being made and why there is cause for optimism in 'DigitalAfrica'.
This panel discussion comprised of:
Dr Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele - South AfricanMinister for Telecommunications and Postal Services
Chris Daniels - Vice President of Internet.org (Facebook)
Thione Niang - US Ambassador for Energy and Co-Founder of Akon Lighting Africa
If you're interested in African empowerment through connectivity, then why not attend one of Connecting Africa's series of events?
Upcoming events:
East Africa Com, 17 - 18 May, Nairobi - https://goo.gl/HZviU2
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Telecommunications in South Africa

Telecommunications in South Africa

Telecommunications in South Africa

Telecommunications infrastructure in South Africa provides modern and efficient service to urban areas, including cellular and internet services. In 1997, Telkom, the South African telecommunications parastatal, was partly privatised and entered into a strategic equity partnership with a consortium of two companies, including SBC, a U.S. telecommunications company. In exchange for exclusivity to provide certain services for 5 years, Telkom assumed an obligation to facilitate network modernisation and expansion into the unserved areas.
A SecondNetworkOperator was to be licensed to compete with Telkom across its spectrum of services in 2002, although this license was only officially handed over in late 2005 and has recently begun operating under the name, Neotel. Five cellular companies provide service to over 30 million subscribers, with South Africa considered to have the 4th most advanced mobile telecommunications network worldwide. The five cellular providers are Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Virgin Mobile and Telkom, which is run by Telkom.
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Focus on Africa's mobile telecommunication industry

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

published: 04 Jul 2014

Africa's telecoms frontier

Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are ample opportunities for investment. The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas assesses the risks and rewards.
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published: 16 Jun 2014

10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa 2017

10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa
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10) Aspen Pharmacare Holdings – South Africa – $10.1B
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is the only pharmaceutical company in this list. It is by far the biggest pharmaceutical company in Africa. They supply branded and generic medicine and other similar products like eye drops, ointments and nutrition for infants. More than 10,000 people work there and their main center is located in Durban, South Africa.
9) Sanlam – South Africa – $10.5B
Sanlam is a South AfricanLife & Health insurance company. Founded in 1918 they are headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. They have 14,700 employees and total sales of $6.58B
8) Dangote Ce...

published: 10 Jul 2017

A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ...

In celebration of Women's History Month in this month of March, I sit down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with global business leader extraordinaire Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of global telecoms company Airtel in Ghana in West Africa).
In this interview Lucy Quist generously shares rich nuggets of wisdom on her journey to success.
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It's been said that a leader is someone whose actions inspires you to do more, to be more & to dream more. That is the epitome of the sheer brilliance, ingenuity & leadership example set by Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana). She is an international business leader, a highly sought-after public speaker, a multiple award-winning personality, a wife and a mother.
In 2016, The BBC named Mrs. Quist in t...

New cable to boost internet access in Africa

Revealed!!! Amazing Telecom Opportunity For Africa

DO YOU KNOW? As people make calls,send sms, buy data, topup, pay bills, shop online, subscribe your cable satellite etc you instantly get paid into your local bank account. I encourage us today to make the right move and stop all complains and partner with a company that rewards even if our economy fails to reward us.
The market is huge over 140 countries,
Ready made customer (globally), INCLUDING YOURSELF!
And you have the potential to make up to $100 to $1000 or more daily.
Ask me how?
InstantSetupOnline Via Facebook call/Skype/Whatsapp/Telegram:
CONNECT US NOW +2348106512759
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Africa's Richest: Top 10 Billionaires (Updated) | Forbes

Oil, telecom, and construction are just some of the industries from which Africa's wealthiest derive their billion-dollar fortunes. Forbes counts down the top 10 richest people on the continent for 2015.
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S.A telecom hit hard after $5.2 billion fine in Nigeria

Shares in South African based telecom MTN have been taking a battering falling around 16 percent after the Nigerian Communications Commission imposed a 5.2 billion dollar fine on the company over subscriber compliance issues. Africa's largest mobile phone company is reportedly in talks with Nigerian regulators to try to reduce the fine. The firm is also facing allegations of tax evasion but has issued a statement saying that it complies with tax laws and regulations in all of the countries it operates in. Sumitra Nydoo reports

published: 29 Oct 2015

Internet Solutions One of the Best Telecom Service Providers in Africa

Are Chinese IT companies doing enough to train local staff in Africa?

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new...

We've been highlighting the biggest ideas, announcements and talking points that came out of AfricaCom 2016. Our AfricaCom headline keynotes have been been no exception - we invited all of our keynote speakers from day 1 to take part in a discussion around harnessing the power of the internet to spur socioeconomic empowerment on the continent, the progress being made and why there is cause for optimism in 'DigitalAfrica'.
This panel discussion comprised of:
Dr Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele - South AfricanMinister for Telecommunications and Postal Services
Chris Daniels - Vice President of Internet.org (Facebook)
Thione Niang - US Ambassador for Energy and Co-Founder of Akon Lighting Africa
If you're interested in African empowerment through connectivity, then why not attend one of Connectin...

published: 06 Mar 2017

Telecommunications in South Africa

Telecommunications infrastructure in South Africa provides modern and efficient service to urban areas, including cellular and internet services. In 1997, Telkom, the South African telecommunications parastatal, was partly privatised and entered into a strategic equity partnership with a consortium of two companies, including SBC, a U.S. telecommunications company. In exchange for exclusivity to provide certain services for 5 years, Telkom assumed an obligation to facilitate network modernisation and expansion into the unserved areas.
A SecondNetworkOperator was to be licensed to compete with Telkom across its spectrum of services in 2002, although this license was only officially handed over in late 2005 and has recently begun operating under the name, Neotel. Five cellular companies pr...

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

Africa's telecoms frontier

Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are am...

Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are ample opportunities for investment. The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas assesses the risks and rewards.
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Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are ample opportunities for investment. The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas assesses the risks and rewards.
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10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa
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10) Aspen Pharmacare Holdings – South Africa – $10.1B
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is the only pharmaceutical company in this list. It is by far the biggest pharmaceutical company in Africa. They supply branded and generic medicine and other similar products like eye drops, ointments and nutrition for infants. More than 10,000 people work there and their main center is located in Durban, South Africa.
9) Sanlam – South Africa – $10.5B
Sanlam is a South AfricanLife & Health insurance company. Founded in 1918 they are headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. They have 14,700 employees and total sales of $6.58B
8) Dangote Cement – Nigeria – $13.8B
Dangote Cement is the biggest company in Nigeria. Founded in 1992 it is now active in 15 countries throughout Africa. The focus of the company is still cement. Over time the parent company has added food products like sugar, flour and salt.
Sales clocked in at $2.48B. The company employed over 14,000 people and the headquarters are still in Lagos, Nigeria. The owner Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa .
7) Standard Bank Group – South Africa – $14.4B
Founded over 154 years ago the Standard Bank of South Africa is one of the largest financial companies in South Africa. It is active in 20 countries across Africa and the world. In 2015 its revenue was $16.2 billion. In recent years it has been plagued by very low customer satisfaction in South Africa. The latest employee figures show that over 69,000 people work at this bank.
6) Vodacom – South Africa – $14.6B
Vodacom is a South African based telecom provider with over 55 million customers. They are mostly active in South Africa, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho. Though they provide some services in more than 40 African countries. Their parent company is the telecom giant Vodafone. In 2015 Vodacom had a net income of $850 million and employed just below 8,000 people.
5) FirstRand – South Africa – $18.5B
FirstRand is a South African bank that offers insurance, banking and investments services. Where other banks sometimes focus on one customer group FirstRand has customers from all sectors of the economy: individuals, companies and the government. The company was founded in 1970. It has its headquarters in Sandton, South Africa and employs more than 42,000 people. FirstRand is the biggest bank in South Africa .
4) MTNGroup – South Africa – $18.9B
MTN Group is a South African telecommunication service provider. The company was only founded in 1994 and is now one of the biggest broadband, internet and mobile phone providers in Africa. Despite its sales of $11.5B they only have 22,000 employees.
3) Sasol – South Africa – $20.9B
Sasol Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company mainly focuses on liquid fuels, low-carbon electricity and various chemicals. The headquarters are in Johannesburg and nearly 31,000 people work at the company.
2) Steinhoff International – South Africa – $22.8B
Steinhoff is the second largest company in Africa. It is a retail holding company and mainly trades in household goods and furniture. The company is quickly expanding all over the world. For example, in 2016 it bought the Poundland discount chain in the UK for £610 million. The company is now also in talks to purchase the Mattress Firm based in the US for $3.8 billion.
In total the company operates 6500 stores and employs over 90,000 people. About 60% of the firm’s revenue is from Europe. These are a few of the South African brands Steinhoff owns: Pennypinchers, Timbercity, Shoe City, Unitrans.
1) The Biggest Company in Africa: Naspers – South Africa – $60B
Naspers is the biggest public company in Africa ! They were founded in 1915 and they are active in broadcasting and cable services. Its main source of income is from internet services like classifieds, e-commerce and payment providers. On top of that they are active in TV, print media and book publishing. Its base of operations is in Cape Town, South Africa and they employ roughly 24,000 people.
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Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is the only pharmaceutical company in this list. It is by far the biggest pharmaceutical company in Africa. They supply branded and generic medicine and other similar products like eye drops, ointments and nutrition for infants. More than 10,000 people work there and their main center is located in Durban, South Africa.
9) Sanlam – South Africa – $10.5B
Sanlam is a South AfricanLife & Health insurance company. Founded in 1918 they are headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. They have 14,700 employees and total sales of $6.58B
8) Dangote Cement – Nigeria – $13.8B
Dangote Cement is the biggest company in Nigeria. Founded in 1992 it is now active in 15 countries throughout Africa. The focus of the company is still cement. Over time the parent company has added food products like sugar, flour and salt.
Sales clocked in at $2.48B. The company employed over 14,000 people and the headquarters are still in Lagos, Nigeria. The owner Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa .
7) Standard Bank Group – South Africa – $14.4B
Founded over 154 years ago the Standard Bank of South Africa is one of the largest financial companies in South Africa. It is active in 20 countries across Africa and the world. In 2015 its revenue was $16.2 billion. In recent years it has been plagued by very low customer satisfaction in South Africa. The latest employee figures show that over 69,000 people work at this bank.
6) Vodacom – South Africa – $14.6B
Vodacom is a South African based telecom provider with over 55 million customers. They are mostly active in South Africa, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho. Though they provide some services in more than 40 African countries. Their parent company is the telecom giant Vodafone. In 2015 Vodacom had a net income of $850 million and employed just below 8,000 people.
5) FirstRand – South Africa – $18.5B
FirstRand is a South African bank that offers insurance, banking and investments services. Where other banks sometimes focus on one customer group FirstRand has customers from all sectors of the economy: individuals, companies and the government. The company was founded in 1970. It has its headquarters in Sandton, South Africa and employs more than 42,000 people. FirstRand is the biggest bank in South Africa .
4) MTNGroup – South Africa – $18.9B
MTN Group is a South African telecommunication service provider. The company was only founded in 1994 and is now one of the biggest broadband, internet and mobile phone providers in Africa. Despite its sales of $11.5B they only have 22,000 employees.
3) Sasol – South Africa – $20.9B
Sasol Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company mainly focuses on liquid fuels, low-carbon electricity and various chemicals. The headquarters are in Johannesburg and nearly 31,000 people work at the company.
2) Steinhoff International – South Africa – $22.8B
Steinhoff is the second largest company in Africa. It is a retail holding company and mainly trades in household goods and furniture. The company is quickly expanding all over the world. For example, in 2016 it bought the Poundland discount chain in the UK for £610 million. The company is now also in talks to purchase the Mattress Firm based in the US for $3.8 billion.
In total the company operates 6500 stores and employs over 90,000 people. About 60% of the firm’s revenue is from Europe. These are a few of the South African brands Steinhoff owns: Pennypinchers, Timbercity, Shoe City, Unitrans.
1) The Biggest Company in Africa: Naspers – South Africa – $60B
Naspers is the biggest public company in Africa ! They were founded in 1915 and they are active in broadcasting and cable services. Its main source of income is from internet services like classifieds, e-commerce and payment providers. On top of that they are active in TV, print media and book publishing. Its base of operations is in Cape Town, South Africa and they employ roughly 24,000 people.
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A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such ...

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
Our job section is a meeting place for ICT job seekers interested in Africa IT Jobs and companies in Africa seeking talent. We encourage employers to post their jobs here and job seekers to post their skills and expertise.
Our bids section is a market place for African companies seeking products and services and vendors worldwide interested in supplying products. We encourage African ICT companies to submit their bids in this section to reach out to a wide range of global vendors visiting our site.
Our ICT Africa event sections inform visitors of all the tradeshows, conferences and workshops taking place throughout the continent. Event organisers are encouraged to share their upcoming events with all our site visitors.

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
Our job section is a meeting place for ICT job seekers interested in Africa IT Jobs and companies in Africa seeking talent. We encourage employers to post their jobs here and job seekers to post their skills and expertise.
Our bids section is a market place for African companies seeking products and services and vendors worldwide interested in supplying products. We encourage African ICT companies to submit their bids in this section to reach out to a wide range of global vendors visiting our site.
Our ICT Africa event sections inform visitors of all the tradeshows, conferences and workshops taking place throughout the continent. Event organisers are encouraged to share their upcoming events with all our site visitors.

In celebration of Women's History Month in this month of March, I sit down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with global business leader extraordinaire Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of global telecoms company Airtel in Ghana in West Africa).
In this interview Lucy Quist generously shares rich nuggets of wisdom on her journey to success.
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It's been said that a leader is someone whose actions inspires you to do more, to be more & to dream more. That is the epitome of the sheer brilliance, ingenuity & leadership example set by Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana). She is an international business leader, a highly sought-after public speaker, a multiple award-winning personality, a wife and a mother.
In 2016, The BBC named Mrs. Quist in their 'Women of Africa' series titled "PowerWomen" which is a BBC season recognising inspiring women who are chief executive officers or company heads across the African continent who are finding success in their country and beyond and Mrs. Quist was included in this list as ONE of only SIX women mentioned in this list.
Lucy Quist has a world of experience in managing business successfully from different parts of the globe. She has a track record of transforming businesses for growth and to ensure that they have a positive reputation even in the most challenging situations. She has blazed many trails as a female technology expert across the continent and is currently the CEO of Airtel Ghana, one of Ghana’s largest telecommunications companies.
She believes that innovation through the teaching of STEM(Science.Technology.Engineering.Mathematics) is a requirement for developing countries to accelerate development. She advocates for greater participation of young people in STEM as the foundation for accelerated development. She is renowned for her transformational leadership abilities.
She is renowned for initiating a call to action which she terms "TheBoldNewNormal" which is a call to everyone to rethink the future of Africa. It is a call to:
- Individually create a new vision for our future (which will in turn impact Africa)
- Change our language - the words we speak - to positively reflect our visions of possibility
- Allow our language to change mindsets so our focus is not on 'eradicating poverty' but rather mindsets that focus on 'creating prosperity'
This is how she describes this initiative:
"For me personally this means being:
1. A transformational business leader who builds today's business and more importantly creates more business leaders for the future. Business, and not aid, builds economies. This means ensuring that our young people realise their potential.
2. An advocate for greater participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We need the critical and analytical thinking of STEM to create new solutions to improve lives.
3. A woman who empowers women of all ages to believe in themselves.
This is not about one individual. It is about all of us. Will you join me?"-Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana)
To find out more about Lucy Quist visit: www.lucyquist.com

In celebration of Women's History Month in this month of March, I sit down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with global business leader extraordinaire Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of global telecoms company Airtel in Ghana in West Africa).
In this interview Lucy Quist generously shares rich nuggets of wisdom on her journey to success.
****************************************
It's been said that a leader is someone whose actions inspires you to do more, to be more & to dream more. That is the epitome of the sheer brilliance, ingenuity & leadership example set by Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana). She is an international business leader, a highly sought-after public speaker, a multiple award-winning personality, a wife and a mother.
In 2016, The BBC named Mrs. Quist in their 'Women of Africa' series titled "PowerWomen" which is a BBC season recognising inspiring women who are chief executive officers or company heads across the African continent who are finding success in their country and beyond and Mrs. Quist was included in this list as ONE of only SIX women mentioned in this list.
Lucy Quist has a world of experience in managing business successfully from different parts of the globe. She has a track record of transforming businesses for growth and to ensure that they have a positive reputation even in the most challenging situations. She has blazed many trails as a female technology expert across the continent and is currently the CEO of Airtel Ghana, one of Ghana’s largest telecommunications companies.
She believes that innovation through the teaching of STEM(Science.Technology.Engineering.Mathematics) is a requirement for developing countries to accelerate development. She advocates for greater participation of young people in STEM as the foundation for accelerated development. She is renowned for her transformational leadership abilities.
She is renowned for initiating a call to action which she terms "TheBoldNewNormal" which is a call to everyone to rethink the future of Africa. It is a call to:
- Individually create a new vision for our future (which will in turn impact Africa)
- Change our language - the words we speak - to positively reflect our visions of possibility
- Allow our language to change mindsets so our focus is not on 'eradicating poverty' but rather mindsets that focus on 'creating prosperity'
This is how she describes this initiative:
"For me personally this means being:
1. A transformational business leader who builds today's business and more importantly creates more business leaders for the future. Business, and not aid, builds economies. This means ensuring that our young people realise their potential.
2. An advocate for greater participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We need the critical and analytical thinking of STEM to create new solutions to improve lives.
3. A woman who empowers women of all ages to believe in themselves.
This is not about one individual. It is about all of us. Will you join me?"-Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana)
To find out more about Lucy Quist visit: www.lucyquist.com

Revealed!!! Amazing Telecom Opportunity For Africa

DO YOU KNOW? As people make calls,send sms, buy data, topup, pay bills, shop online, subscribe your cable satellite etc you instantly get paid into your local b...

DO YOU KNOW? As people make calls,send sms, buy data, topup, pay bills, shop online, subscribe your cable satellite etc you instantly get paid into your local bank account. I encourage us today to make the right move and stop all complains and partner with a company that rewards even if our economy fails to reward us.
The market is huge over 140 countries,
Ready made customer (globally), INCLUDING YOURSELF!
And you have the potential to make up to $100 to $1000 or more daily.
Ask me how?
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DO YOU KNOW? As people make calls,send sms, buy data, topup, pay bills, shop online, subscribe your cable satellite etc you instantly get paid into your local bank account. I encourage us today to make the right move and stop all complains and partner with a company that rewards even if our economy fails to reward us.
The market is huge over 140 countries,
Ready made customer (globally), INCLUDING YOURSELF!
And you have the potential to make up to $100 to $1000 or more daily.
Ask me how?
InstantSetupOnline Via Facebook call/Skype/Whatsapp/Telegram:
CONNECT US NOW +2348106512759
Read more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnZvzzsEz3g
Visit:https://goo.gl/l22V3r
Watch more:https://goo.gl/4MJPl5
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Africa's Richest: Top 10 Billionaires (Updated) | Forbes

Oil, telecom, and construction are just some of the industries from which Africa's wealthiest derive their billion-dollar fortunes. Forbes counts down the top 1...

Oil, telecom, and construction are just some of the industries from which Africa's wealthiest derive their billion-dollar fortunes. Forbes counts down the top 10 richest people on the continent for 2015.
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Oil, telecom, and construction are just some of the industries from which Africa's wealthiest derive their billion-dollar fortunes. Forbes counts down the top 10 richest people on the continent for 2015.
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Shares in South African based telecom MTN have been taking a battering falling around 16 percent after the Nigerian Communications Commission imposed a 5.2 billion dollar fine on the company over subscriber compliance issues. Africa's largest mobile phone company is reportedly in talks with Nigerian regulators to try to reduce the fine. The firm is also facing allegations of tax evasion but has issued a statement saying that it complies with tax laws and regulations in all of the countries it operates in. Sumitra Nydoo reports

Shares in South African based telecom MTN have been taking a battering falling around 16 percent after the Nigerian Communications Commission imposed a 5.2 billion dollar fine on the company over subscriber compliance issues. Africa's largest mobile phone company is reportedly in talks with Nigerian regulators to try to reduce the fine. The firm is also facing allegations of tax evasion but has issued a statement saying that it complies with tax laws and regulations in all of the countries it operates in. Sumitra Nydoo reports

Are Chinese IT companies doing enough to train local staff in Africa?

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees...

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new innovation centers to foster IT development. Similar centers are expected to launch elsewhere in Africa over the next few years. Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for Huawei as the company seeks to chip away at Samsung's regional dominance in mobile phones. In Kenya, for example, Huawei now has 50% market share for hand phones and is similarly strong in other fast growing African countries where a growing number of consumers are switching from basic feature phones to low-cost Android-powered smart phones. Given the importance and the vast potential of the African IT market, it makes a lot of sense for Huawei to invest in developing its local talent. Chinese companies, though, don't have the best reputation for labor relations and skills transfer in Africa. While some of the criticism of the Chinese is based on unfounded rumors and falsehoods, there are though legitimate reasons to be skeptical of Huawei's claims. While Huawei has been quite aggressive about publicizing its new training programs, the company is characteristically shy about revealing the actual effectiveness of these programs and whether the skills taught by the company are useful beyond Huawei and will young people to find jobs with other companies in the IT market. It is hard to tell, especially observing from the outside, as there really has not been much research done on the quality of Huawei's skills development programs. So for now it is almost impossible to determine if all the media hoopla the company is generating is legitimate or just the typical corporate public relations propaganda. Johns Hopkins University masters candidate Ben Tsui wanted to find out. Ben recently completed a policy brief for the China-Africa ResearchInitiative on Huawei's training programs and skills transfer initiatives in Africa. He joins Eric & Cobus to discuss his findings and whether or not Huawei deserves all of the attention that it's getting for its efforts to develop local IT talent across Africa. Join the discussion. Do you think Huawei deserves praise for its efforts to train thousands of Africans in IT or is this just more empty corporate PR that we should all treat with a certain degree of skepticism? Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new innovation centers to foster IT development. Similar centers are expected to launch elsewhere in Africa over the next few years. Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for Huawei as the company seeks to chip away at Samsung's regional dominance in mobile phones. In Kenya, for example, Huawei now has 50% market share for hand phones and is similarly strong in other fast growing African countries where a growing number of consumers are switching from basic feature phones to low-cost Android-powered smart phones. Given the importance and the vast potential of the African IT market, it makes a lot of sense for Huawei to invest in developing its local talent. Chinese companies, though, don't have the best reputation for labor relations and skills transfer in Africa. While some of the criticism of the Chinese is based on unfounded rumors and falsehoods, there are though legitimate reasons to be skeptical of Huawei's claims. While Huawei has been quite aggressive about publicizing its new training programs, the company is characteristically shy about revealing the actual effectiveness of these programs and whether the skills taught by the company are useful beyond Huawei and will young people to find jobs with other companies in the IT market. It is hard to tell, especially observing from the outside, as there really has not been much research done on the quality of Huawei's skills development programs. So for now it is almost impossible to determine if all the media hoopla the company is generating is legitimate or just the typical corporate public relations propaganda. Johns Hopkins University masters candidate Ben Tsui wanted to find out. Ben recently completed a policy brief for the China-Africa ResearchInitiative on Huawei's training programs and skills transfer initiatives in Africa. He joins Eric & Cobus to discuss his findings and whether or not Huawei deserves all of the attention that it's getting for its efforts to develop local IT talent across Africa. Join the discussion. Do you think Huawei deserves praise for its efforts to train thousands of Africans in IT or is this just more empty corporate PR that we should all treat with a certain degree of skepticism? Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque

We've been highlighting the biggest ideas, announcements and talking points that came out of AfricaCom 2016. Our AfricaCom headline keynotes have been been no e...

We've been highlighting the biggest ideas, announcements and talking points that came out of AfricaCom 2016. Our AfricaCom headline keynotes have been been no exception - we invited all of our keynote speakers from day 1 to take part in a discussion around harnessing the power of the internet to spur socioeconomic empowerment on the continent, the progress being made and why there is cause for optimism in 'DigitalAfrica'.
This panel discussion comprised of:
Dr Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele - South AfricanMinister for Telecommunications and Postal Services
Chris Daniels - Vice President of Internet.org (Facebook)
Thione Niang - US Ambassador for Energy and Co-Founder of Akon Lighting Africa
If you're interested in African empowerment through connectivity, then why not attend one of Connecting Africa's series of events?
Upcoming events:
East Africa Com, 17 - 18 May, Nairobi - https://goo.gl/HZviU2
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We've been highlighting the biggest ideas, announcements and talking points that came out of AfricaCom 2016. Our AfricaCom headline keynotes have been been no exception - we invited all of our keynote speakers from day 1 to take part in a discussion around harnessing the power of the internet to spur socioeconomic empowerment on the continent, the progress being made and why there is cause for optimism in 'DigitalAfrica'.
This panel discussion comprised of:
Dr Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele - South AfricanMinister for Telecommunications and Postal Services
Chris Daniels - Vice President of Internet.org (Facebook)
Thione Niang - US Ambassador for Energy and Co-Founder of Akon Lighting Africa
If you're interested in African empowerment through connectivity, then why not attend one of Connecting Africa's series of events?
Upcoming events:
East Africa Com, 17 - 18 May, Nairobi - https://goo.gl/HZviU2
West Africa Com, 11 - 12 July, Dakar - https://goo.gl/QdQjdd
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AfricaCom, 6 - 10 November, Cape Town - https://goo.gl/sLRg5Z
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Telecommunications in South Africa

Telecommunications infrastructure in South Africa provides modern and efficient service to urban areas, including cellular and internet services. In 1997, Telko...

Telecommunications infrastructure in South Africa provides modern and efficient service to urban areas, including cellular and internet services. In 1997, Telkom, the South African telecommunications parastatal, was partly privatised and entered into a strategic equity partnership with a consortium of two companies, including SBC, a U.S. telecommunications company. In exchange for exclusivity to provide certain services for 5 years, Telkom assumed an obligation to facilitate network modernisation and expansion into the unserved areas.
A SecondNetworkOperator was to be licensed to compete with Telkom across its spectrum of services in 2002, although this license was only officially handed over in late 2005 and has recently begun operating under the name, Neotel. Five cellular companies provide service to over 30 million subscribers, with South Africa considered to have the 4th most advanced mobile telecommunications network worldwide. The five cellular providers are Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Virgin Mobile and Telkom, which is run by Telkom.
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Telecommunications infrastructure in South Africa provides modern and efficient service to urban areas, including cellular and internet services. In 1997, Telkom, the South African telecommunications parastatal, was partly privatised and entered into a strategic equity partnership with a consortium of two companies, including SBC, a U.S. telecommunications company. In exchange for exclusivity to provide certain services for 5 years, Telkom assumed an obligation to facilitate network modernisation and expansion into the unserved areas.
A SecondNetworkOperator was to be licensed to compete with Telkom across its spectrum of services in 2002, although this license was only officially handed over in late 2005 and has recently begun operating under the name, Neotel. Five cellular companies provide service to over 30 million subscribers, with South Africa considered to have the 4th most advanced mobile telecommunications network worldwide. The five cellular providers are Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Virgin Mobile and Telkom, which is run by Telkom.
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Things to do in South Africa | Top Attractions Travel Guide

When one thinks of South Africa safaris, wine tours and Cape Town may initially come to mind. Although these are some of the biggest draws for tourists the country has so much more to offer. Join us as we present to you our 20 day adventure going from Johannesburg all the way to Cape Town. Some of the top travel highlights included a Kruger National Park safari, hiking along the Wild Coast, canoeing in Wilderness and climbing mountains in Northern Drakensberg. In terms of our taste buds we tried Biltong for the first time and devoured South African barbecue – better know as Braai – on more than one occasion. There are few countries that are as unique and diverse as South Africa. Come find out what makes it shine. This is South Africa!
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Top 10 Things To Do In South Africa

South Africa is known for having a sordid history however it also known to be the former home of Nelson Mandela and of many natural wonders. Definitely worth a visit so these are the top 10 things to do in South Africa.
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South Africa Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination South-Africa.
Johannesburg is the commercial centre of South Africa. Since gold was first discovered there, everything has revolved around money and from the 50th floor of Africa’s tallest building, The CarltonTowers, there is an all-engulfing view of the city’s narrow streets and jungle of concrete and glass.The AfricanMuseum is a contemporary building and one of South Africa’s most exquisite landmarks, it contains a large variety of geological exhibits and detailed accounts of the city’s past surface mining that gave rise to the country’s massive gold rush. The resistance to apartheid is also illustrated, as well as the history of Africa’s native inhabitants who journeyed from present day Botswana to the south of the country. In contrast to Johannesburg, ...

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Cape Town Travel Guide

Our Cape Town travel guide! A beautiful guide for a beautiful city, Cape Town is incredible.
Thanks to our friends at Thomas Cook Airlines for flying us to Cape Town. Thomas Cook Airlines fly DIRECT from London Gatwick from December through to March and you can get a return flight from £599.99 https://www.thomascookairlines.com/en/cheap-flights/south-africa/cape-town/
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Welcome to Johannesburg

Everything you need to know when you go on your dream holiday to the beautiful Johannesburg. Get shown around and informed about trips, shopping, restaurants, hotels, museums, nightlife and a lot more ideas on what to visit in the largest city of South Africa. Are you going on holiday to South Africa? You should definitely visit Johannesburg!
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We share our Top Ten activities in South Africa's beautiful Capital, Cape Town.
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South Africa Johannesburg Tour Guide, World Famous City

South AfricaJohannesburg, WorldFamousCity Tour Johannesburg, more commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, is a rapidly changing city and the vibrant heart of South Africa. After almost 20 years of decline and decay, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its centre is smartening up and new loft apartments and office developments are being constructed at a rapid pace. The cultural districts of Newtown and Braamfontein, with their theatres, restaurants, cafes and museums, teem with creativity and energy. The Inner City itself, once a no-go zone, is becoming a tourist gem, with plenty of pleasant surprises. Oh, and there's Maboneng. On the eastern fringes of the Inner City, this hipster-friendly urban neighbourhood is considered as one of the most successful urban-renewal pr...

TRAVEL VLOG: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

I loved visiting Cape Town so much I hope to return again some day! I posted more about what I did, where I went, what I wore in my blog post right here:
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Travel Guide to a South African Safari

In this travel video guide to South Africa, I travel to South Africa'sKruger National Park, one of the world's best places for wildlife viewing. In this travel video I go in search of lion, while also catching glimpses of giraffes, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hyenas, and baboons.
On the way, my crew and I cruise the African bush in a converted Land Rover, stop at frightening LakePanic, and have lunch with a few hundred bats at Skukuza restcamp, You know, typical safari stuff.

published: 05 Nov 2009

20 Things to do in Stellenbosch, South Africa Travel Guide

Join us as we visit Stellenbosch, South Africa showcasing the best things to do in Stellenbosch in this travel guide to the Cape Winelands region of the Western Cape. Our focus was of course touring around world class vineyards and wine farms in and around Stellenbosch; however, we also covered some of best outdoor activities and cultural experiences such as going on a vineyard segway tour, wine safari, visiting a township and eating a local Xhosa meal. Stellenbosch town has numerous attractions worth visiting and a wonderful cafe, restaurant and nightlife scene. Fortunately, we had a chance to explore on foot and bicycle to see a different side of town. Overall, our Stellenbosch travel guide covers sipping wine, gourmet eating and fun activities for couples, friends and/or families.
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Cape Town sits on South Africa’sCape Peninsula, where the waters of the Atlantic and IndianOceans converge.
Begin your adventure at The Castle of Good Hope, the centerpoint from which the city grew. Nearby you’ll find Company’s Garden, the Parliament Building, and the South African Museum.
Don’t miss the District Six Museum, which gives voice to the 60,000 non-white residents who saw their vibrant multi-racial neighborhood flattened during the darkest days of the Apartheid era.
One neighborhood that was spared from apartheid’s wrecking ball is Bo-Kaap, where traditional Cape Malay culture continues amid the row houses of this colorful hillside suburb.
Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and explore attractions such as Two Oceans Aquarium. The waterfront is also the gateway to one of the world’s most infamous prisons, Robben Island.
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most beloved landmark. From the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, take a walking trail up the mountain, or take the Cableway for the spectacular ride to the viewing area.
Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities. From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.
Cape Town’s riches don’t end with its beaches, it’s also blessed with some of the best wine country in the world. After touring the acclaimed wineries of Paarl and Stellenbosch, head up Franschhoek Pass and wander hillsides filled with Proteas.
In local tradition, the Protea represents transformation, courage and hope. Cape Town is a city which shares the same soil, so it’s not surprising that it embodies those same qualities too.

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Cape Town sits on South Africa’sCape Peninsula, where the waters of the Atlantic and IndianOceans converge.
Begin your adventure at The Castle of Good Hope, the centerpoint from which the city grew. Nearby you’ll find Company’s Garden, the Parliament Building, and the South African Museum.
Don’t miss the District Six Museum, which gives voice to the 60,000 non-white residents who saw their vibrant multi-racial neighborhood flattened during the darkest days of the Apartheid era.
One neighborhood that was spared from apartheid’s wrecking ball is Bo-Kaap, where traditional Cape Malay culture continues amid the row houses of this colorful hillside suburb.
Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and explore attractions such as Two Oceans Aquarium. The waterfront is also the gateway to one of the world’s most infamous prisons, Robben Island.
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most beloved landmark. From the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, take a walking trail up the mountain, or take the Cableway for the spectacular ride to the viewing area.
Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities. From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.
Cape Town’s riches don’t end with its beaches, it’s also blessed with some of the best wine country in the world. After touring the acclaimed wineries of Paarl and Stellenbosch, head up Franschhoek Pass and wander hillsides filled with Proteas.
In local tradition, the Protea represents transformation, courage and hope. Cape Town is a city which shares the same soil, so it’s not surprising that it embodies those same qualities too.

Top 10 Things To Do In South Africa

South Africa is known for having a sordid history however it also known to be the former home of Nelson Mandela and of many natural wonders. Definitely worth a ...

South Africa is known for having a sordid history however it also known to be the former home of Nelson Mandela and of many natural wonders. Definitely worth a visit so these are the top 10 things to do in South Africa.
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Travel video about destination South-Africa.
Johannesburg is the commercial centre of South Africa. Since gold was first discovered there, everything has revolved around money and from the 50th floor of Africa’s tallest building, The CarltonTowers, there is an all-engulfing view of the city’s narrow streets and jungle of concrete and glass.The AfricanMuseum is a contemporary building and one of South Africa’s most exquisite landmarks, it contains a large variety of geological exhibits and detailed accounts of the city’s past surface mining that gave rise to the country’s massive gold rush. The resistance to apartheid is also illustrated, as well as the history of Africa’s native inhabitants who journeyed from present day Botswana to the south of the country. In contrast to Johannesburg, Pretoria grew at a calmer pace and has developed from a Boer farming municipality into South Africa’s administrative capital. Located on a hill is the Vortrekker Monument that is a reminder of the Boers’ Great Trek and, in 1830, the crucial battle in which they defeated the Zulus. Sun City is a magnificent fantasy world full of African ambience and the Sun City Hotel is the casino that made Sol Kerzner the richest man in South Africa, whereas the futuristic Cascades Hotel derived its name from its wonderful setting of waterfalls, pools and lush plant life. The route travels northeast over the misty and one time heavily defended Drakens Mountains in the direction of theKruger Park that extends along the border with Mosambique. From Kruger, the journey continues across Swaziland and Kwazulu Natal to Port Elizabeth on the Indian Ocean’s south coast. Along the rocky coastline a road leads to the southernmost tip of Africa, the Cape Of Good Hope. For those lucky enough to experience it, the drive on the spectacular mountain road around the Cape is an amazing adventure. One of the many natural wonders of this unique land that unites European influence with African pride.

Travel video about destination South-Africa.
Johannesburg is the commercial centre of South Africa. Since gold was first discovered there, everything has revolved around money and from the 50th floor of Africa’s tallest building, The CarltonTowers, there is an all-engulfing view of the city’s narrow streets and jungle of concrete and glass.The AfricanMuseum is a contemporary building and one of South Africa’s most exquisite landmarks, it contains a large variety of geological exhibits and detailed accounts of the city’s past surface mining that gave rise to the country’s massive gold rush. The resistance to apartheid is also illustrated, as well as the history of Africa’s native inhabitants who journeyed from present day Botswana to the south of the country. In contrast to Johannesburg, Pretoria grew at a calmer pace and has developed from a Boer farming municipality into South Africa’s administrative capital. Located on a hill is the Vortrekker Monument that is a reminder of the Boers’ Great Trek and, in 1830, the crucial battle in which they defeated the Zulus. Sun City is a magnificent fantasy world full of African ambience and the Sun City Hotel is the casino that made Sol Kerzner the richest man in South Africa, whereas the futuristic Cascades Hotel derived its name from its wonderful setting of waterfalls, pools and lush plant life. The route travels northeast over the misty and one time heavily defended Drakens Mountains in the direction of theKruger Park that extends along the border with Mosambique. From Kruger, the journey continues across Swaziland and Kwazulu Natal to Port Elizabeth on the Indian Ocean’s south coast. Along the rocky coastline a road leads to the southernmost tip of Africa, the Cape Of Good Hope. For those lucky enough to experience it, the drive on the spectacular mountain road around the Cape is an amazing adventure. One of the many natural wonders of this unique land that unites European influence with African pride.

Our Cape Town travel guide! A beautiful guide for a beautiful city, Cape Town is incredible.
Thanks to our friends at Thomas Cook Airlines for flying us to Cape Town. Thomas Cook Airlines fly DIRECT from London Gatwick from December through to March and you can get a return flight from £599.99 https://www.thomascookairlines.com/en/cheap-flights/south-africa/cape-town/
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Our Cape Town travel guide! A beautiful guide for a beautiful city, Cape Town is incredible.
Thanks to our friends at Thomas Cook Airlines for flying us to Cape Town. Thomas Cook Airlines fly DIRECT from London Gatwick from December through to March and you can get a return flight from £599.99 https://www.thomascookairlines.com/en/cheap-flights/south-africa/cape-town/
Thanks to the fantastic Jeremy Loops for taking the time to talk to us. Check out Jeremy Loops' music:
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/jeremy-loops/id589222946?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
We're so excited to share our guide to Cape Town with you. This breathtaking city is full of a thousand adventures, incredible food, and most importantly, wonderful people.
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Welcome to Johannesburg

Everything you need to know when you go on your dream holiday to the beautiful Johannesburg. Get shown around and informed about trips, shopping, restaurants, ...

Everything you need to know when you go on your dream holiday to the beautiful Johannesburg. Get shown around and informed about trips, shopping, restaurants, hotels, museums, nightlife and a lot more ideas on what to visit in the largest city of South Africa. Are you going on holiday to South Africa? You should definitely visit Johannesburg!
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Everything you need to know when you go on your dream holiday to the beautiful Johannesburg. Get shown around and informed about trips, shopping, restaurants, hotels, museums, nightlife and a lot more ideas on what to visit in the largest city of South Africa. Are you going on holiday to South Africa? You should definitely visit Johannesburg!
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South AfricaJohannesburg, WorldFamousCity Tour Johannesburg, more commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, is a rapidly changing city and the vibrant heart of South Africa. After almost 20 years of decline and decay, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its centre is smartening up and new loft apartments and office developments are being constructed at a rapid pace. The cultural districts of Newtown and Braamfontein, with their theatres, restaurants, cafes and museums, teem with creativity and energy. The Inner City itself, once a no-go zone, is becoming a tourist gem, with plenty of pleasant surprises. Oh, and there's Maboneng. On the eastern fringes of the Inner City, this hipster-friendly urban neighbourhood is considered as one of the most successful urban-renewal projects in the world – it's sure to seduce you.
However, the wealth divide remains stark, and crime and poverty haven't been eliminated. The affluence of Rosebank and Sandton breeds discontent in desperately poor neighbouring townships such as Alexandra. Still, Jo’burg is an incredibly friendly, unstuffy city and there’s a lot to see here, from sobering reminders of the country’s recent past at the Apartheid Museum to the progressive streets of Melville. So delve in and experience the buzz of a city undergoing an incredible rebirth.

South AfricaJohannesburg, WorldFamousCity Tour Johannesburg, more commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, is a rapidly changing city and the vibrant heart of South Africa. After almost 20 years of decline and decay, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its centre is smartening up and new loft apartments and office developments are being constructed at a rapid pace. The cultural districts of Newtown and Braamfontein, with their theatres, restaurants, cafes and museums, teem with creativity and energy. The Inner City itself, once a no-go zone, is becoming a tourist gem, with plenty of pleasant surprises. Oh, and there's Maboneng. On the eastern fringes of the Inner City, this hipster-friendly urban neighbourhood is considered as one of the most successful urban-renewal projects in the world – it's sure to seduce you.
However, the wealth divide remains stark, and crime and poverty haven't been eliminated. The affluence of Rosebank and Sandton breeds discontent in desperately poor neighbouring townships such as Alexandra. Still, Jo’burg is an incredibly friendly, unstuffy city and there’s a lot to see here, from sobering reminders of the country’s recent past at the Apartheid Museum to the progressive streets of Melville. So delve in and experience the buzz of a city undergoing an incredible rebirth.

TRAVEL VLOG: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

I loved visiting Cape Town so much I hope to return again some day! I posted more about what I did, where I went, what I wore in my blog post right here:
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I loved visiting Cape Town so much I hope to return again some day! I posted more about what I did, where I went, what I wore in my blog post right here:
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In this travel video guide to South Africa, I travel to South Africa'sKruger National Park, one of the world's best places for wildlife viewing. In this travel video I go in search of lion, while also catching glimpses of giraffes, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hyenas, and baboons.
On the way, my crew and I cruise the African bush in a converted Land Rover, stop at frightening LakePanic, and have lunch with a few hundred bats at Skukuza restcamp, You know, typical safari stuff.

In this travel video guide to South Africa, I travel to South Africa'sKruger National Park, one of the world's best places for wildlife viewing. In this travel video I go in search of lion, while also catching glimpses of giraffes, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hyenas, and baboons.
On the way, my crew and I cruise the African bush in a converted Land Rover, stop at frightening LakePanic, and have lunch with a few hundred bats at Skukuza restcamp, You know, typical safari stuff.

Join us as we visit Stellenbosch, South Africa showcasing the best things to do in Stellenbosch in this travel guide to the Cape Winelands region of the Western Cape. Our focus was of course touring around world class vineyards and wine farms in and around Stellenbosch; however, we also covered some of best outdoor activities and cultural experiences such as going on a vineyard segway tour, wine safari, visiting a township and eating a local Xhosa meal. Stellenbosch town has numerous attractions worth visiting and a wonderful cafe, restaurant and nightlife scene. Fortunately, we had a chance to explore on foot and bicycle to see a different side of town. Overall, our Stellenbosch travel guide covers sipping wine, gourmet eating and fun activities for couples, friends and/or families.
20 Things to do in Stellenbosch TravelGuidePlaylist:
Intro to Stellenbosch, South Africa - 00:01
1) Cape MalayDinner with wine and cupcakes at Delheim - 00:50
2) Wine and Fudge Pairing at AvontuurEstate - 01:12
3) Lunch at Blaauwklippen FamilyMarket - 02:35
4) Braai and Wine Blending at Middelvlei Wine Estate - 04:08
5) Segway tour at Spier Wine Farm - 05:28
6) Lunch at Hoghouse BBQ & Bakery on Spier Wine Farm - 06:51
7) Walking Tour of Stellenbosch, South Africa - 07:11
8) Wine safari at Jordan Wines - 07:32
9) KayamandiTownship Tour - 08:46
10) Traditional Xhosa Meal - 09:16
11) Music and Drinks at RebellionCourtyardCafe - 10:03
12) Hiking in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve - 10:25
13) Biking tour of Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands - 11:20
14) Lunch at Lanzerac Wine Estate - 11:28
15) Vinegar tasting at Rozendal Farm - 11:41
16) Dinner at Delaire Graff Estate - 13:22
17) Brandy Tasting at Van Ryn - 13:39
18) Olive oil Tasting and Brunch at Tokara - 14:31
19) Sidecar tour of Stellenbosch, South Africa - 14:54
20) Lunch at The Bus Stop - 15:58
Outro to Stellenbosch, Western Cape - 19:11
Our visit Stellenbosch travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a wine and food guide (best vineyards, farms, restaurants and food in the region), top adventure recreation and the city by day and night. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Stellenbosch tourism brochure or Stellenbosch, South Africa city tour.
Things to do in Stellenbosch, South Africa Travel Guide VideoTranscript:
On our very first trip to South Africa we spent one day in Stellenbosch where we did a wine tour and hit up a total of 5 wineries. It was an action packed day but we knew we had only seen a fraction of what this place has to offer and we were itching to return! Fast forward two years, and we found ourselves with an invitation to come and experience Stellenbosch, this time with a week to spare. Naturally we said yes! This being the winelands meant that our itinerary was wine heavy, but we also got to see sample the food, visit the markets, check out the nightlife and get close to nature. The following is our travel guide to Stellenbosch, pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back, and join us on this ride!
In between all the feasting and vineyard hopping, we also found a bit of time to explore Stellenbosch itself. Stellenbosch is a charming town located in the Western Cape, and it’s the second oldest European settlement in the province after Cape Town. The streets are lined with oak trees, the buildings are all painted white, and you have a cool mix of Early Cape, Cape Dutch, and Victorian architecture.
And while Sam was off hiking, I did a biking tour of Stellenbosch with the AdventureShop, where I learned a bit more about the town’s history, and got out in nature, before biking over to the Lanzerac Wine Estate where we met up with the group again. Here we had a light lunch featuring a spread of cheese, deli meats, fresh fruits, and of course, wine!
And just like that our week in Stellenbosch was over! I think it’s fair to say that we left a few pounds heavier, but with a newfound appreciation for South African wine and a taste of what the winelands have to offer. As always, we hope you enjoyed this travel guide and that it gave you a few ideas of things to do in Stellenbosch. If you have any other suggestions of cool things to see, eat, or experience, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below. In the meantime we wish you happy travels and we’ll see you in Cape Town on our next video!
This is part of our Travel in South Africa video series showcasing South African food, South African culture, South African wine and South African cuisine.
This was part of the #Stellenblog campaign organized by Destinate.
Music in this video courtesy of JoakimKarudhttp://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Songs: Boost, Mondays, and VibeWith Me

Join us as we visit Stellenbosch, South Africa showcasing the best things to do in Stellenbosch in this travel guide to the Cape Winelands region of the Western Cape. Our focus was of course touring around world class vineyards and wine farms in and around Stellenbosch; however, we also covered some of best outdoor activities and cultural experiences such as going on a vineyard segway tour, wine safari, visiting a township and eating a local Xhosa meal. Stellenbosch town has numerous attractions worth visiting and a wonderful cafe, restaurant and nightlife scene. Fortunately, we had a chance to explore on foot and bicycle to see a different side of town. Overall, our Stellenbosch travel guide covers sipping wine, gourmet eating and fun activities for couples, friends and/or families.
20 Things to do in Stellenbosch TravelGuidePlaylist:
Intro to Stellenbosch, South Africa - 00:01
1) Cape MalayDinner with wine and cupcakes at Delheim - 00:50
2) Wine and Fudge Pairing at AvontuurEstate - 01:12
3) Lunch at Blaauwklippen FamilyMarket - 02:35
4) Braai and Wine Blending at Middelvlei Wine Estate - 04:08
5) Segway tour at Spier Wine Farm - 05:28
6) Lunch at Hoghouse BBQ & Bakery on Spier Wine Farm - 06:51
7) Walking Tour of Stellenbosch, South Africa - 07:11
8) Wine safari at Jordan Wines - 07:32
9) KayamandiTownship Tour - 08:46
10) Traditional Xhosa Meal - 09:16
11) Music and Drinks at RebellionCourtyardCafe - 10:03
12) Hiking in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve - 10:25
13) Biking tour of Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands - 11:20
14) Lunch at Lanzerac Wine Estate - 11:28
15) Vinegar tasting at Rozendal Farm - 11:41
16) Dinner at Delaire Graff Estate - 13:22
17) Brandy Tasting at Van Ryn - 13:39
18) Olive oil Tasting and Brunch at Tokara - 14:31
19) Sidecar tour of Stellenbosch, South Africa - 14:54
20) Lunch at The Bus Stop - 15:58
Outro to Stellenbosch, Western Cape - 19:11
Our visit Stellenbosch travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a wine and food guide (best vineyards, farms, restaurants and food in the region), top adventure recreation and the city by day and night. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Stellenbosch tourism brochure or Stellenbosch, South Africa city tour.
Things to do in Stellenbosch, South Africa Travel Guide VideoTranscript:
On our very first trip to South Africa we spent one day in Stellenbosch where we did a wine tour and hit up a total of 5 wineries. It was an action packed day but we knew we had only seen a fraction of what this place has to offer and we were itching to return! Fast forward two years, and we found ourselves with an invitation to come and experience Stellenbosch, this time with a week to spare. Naturally we said yes! This being the winelands meant that our itinerary was wine heavy, but we also got to see sample the food, visit the markets, check out the nightlife and get close to nature. The following is our travel guide to Stellenbosch, pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back, and join us on this ride!
In between all the feasting and vineyard hopping, we also found a bit of time to explore Stellenbosch itself. Stellenbosch is a charming town located in the Western Cape, and it’s the second oldest European settlement in the province after Cape Town. The streets are lined with oak trees, the buildings are all painted white, and you have a cool mix of Early Cape, Cape Dutch, and Victorian architecture.
And while Sam was off hiking, I did a biking tour of Stellenbosch with the AdventureShop, where I learned a bit more about the town’s history, and got out in nature, before biking over to the Lanzerac Wine Estate where we met up with the group again. Here we had a light lunch featuring a spread of cheese, deli meats, fresh fruits, and of course, wine!
And just like that our week in Stellenbosch was over! I think it’s fair to say that we left a few pounds heavier, but with a newfound appreciation for South African wine and a taste of what the winelands have to offer. As always, we hope you enjoyed this travel guide and that it gave you a few ideas of things to do in Stellenbosch. If you have any other suggestions of cool things to see, eat, or experience, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below. In the meantime we wish you happy travels and we’ll see you in Cape Town on our next video!
This is part of our Travel in South Africa video series showcasing South African food, South African culture, South African wine and South African cuisine.
This was part of the #Stellenblog campaign organized by Destinate.
Music in this video courtesy of JoakimKarudhttp://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Songs: Boost, Mondays, and VibeWith Me

A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ...

A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such ...

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
Our job section is a meeting place for ICT job seekers interested in Africa IT Jobs and companies in Africa seeking talent. We encourage employers to post their jobs here and job seekers to post their skills and expertise.
Our bids section is a market place for African companies seeking products and services and vendors worldwide interested in supplying products. We encourage African ICT companies to submit their bids in this section to reach out to a wide range of global vendors visiting our site.
Our ICT Africa event sections inform visitors of all the tradeshows, conferences and workshops taking place throughout the continent. Event organisers are encouraged to share their upcoming events with all our site visitors.

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
Our job section is a meeting place for ICT job seekers interested in Africa IT Jobs and companies in Africa seeking talent. We encourage employers to post their jobs here and job seekers to post their skills and expertise.
Our bids section is a market place for African companies seeking products and services and vendors worldwide interested in supplying products. We encourage African ICT companies to submit their bids in this section to reach out to a wide range of global vendors visiting our site.
Our ICT Africa event sections inform visitors of all the tradeshows, conferences and workshops taking place throughout the continent. Event organisers are encouraged to share their upcoming events with all our site visitors.

Focus on Africa's mobile telecommunication industry

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

Are Chinese IT companies doing enough to train local staff in Africa?

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new...

published: 23 Aug 2016

For better or worse, Africa’s digital future is tied to China

China’s infrastructure building spree in Africa is now visible in dozens of countries across the continent. Big signs that advertise the names of Chinese state-owned contractors hangover construction sites for roads, railways, airports and other projects. But out of sight, the Chinese are also leading another infrastructure building boom that is just as important, if not more, than the thousands of kilometers or roads they’re building. Chinese tech companies are now the most important players in Africa’s rapid emergence as of one of the world’s fastest growing digital markets. PRC companies, private and state-owned, are working with local telecom operators across Africa to build powerful new data hubs to accommodate the surge in internet traffic, wiring up the continent with new f...

published: 05 May 2018

Revealed!!! Amazing Telecom Opportunity For Africa

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published: 24 Sep 2016

Talk Africa: Africa’s secession risks

Secession debates around the world have intensified - and not least in Africa. Calls for a separate South-eastern state in Nigeria have grown louder, evoking memories of the 1967 civil war that killed around 1 million people.
Also neighbouring Cameroon has seen dozens of fatalities this past week as a separatist group in the country's Anglophone belt made a symbolic declaration of independence.
So what gives rise to the calls for self-rule in these countries? And have post-secession situations in Africa been ideal?
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China's controversial, out-sized role in Africa's digital revolution

Africa is home to one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. In fact, more African households own a mobile phone than have reliable electricity or even clean water. The combination of a young population, some of the fastest growing economies and steadily falling prices for both mobile handsets as well as internet access are all contributing to produce one of the most dynamic InternetCommunications Technology (ICT) markets in the world. Both the Chinese government and private companies play an outsized role in Africa’s ICT development. Vast new mobile phone and data networks are being built by firms like Huawei and ZTE, financed by China’s state-controlled banks while device manufacturers like Lenovo and Xiaomi flood the market with affordable handsets tha...

PEARL OF AFRICA PART 1

Telecom Mast Falls On A Man In Western Region Of Ghana

published: 07 Feb 2018

World Energy Congress | Empowering Africa: Realising the Potential

While Africa is blessed with a vast and diverse wealth of energy resources, from vast oil and gas reserves to great potential for renewable energy sources, including solar and large hydropower projects, the continents’ energy wealth is unevenly distributed and mostly underdeveloped. Africa is still the least electrified continent - 2 out of 3 Africans lack access to electricity. To empower Africa access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical. Advancing regional integration through priority interconnection projects must be part of the way forward for the continent to realise its untapped potential. Among the most encouraging recent developments are number of innovative bottom-up off-grid solutions supported by mobile banking solutions.
Questions
What are the priority back-bo...

published: 30 Dec 2016

Africa Connects: Mobile Communication and Social Change - by Mirjam de Bruijn

Mirjam de Bruijn has realized a research on the developments that took place in different African countries after mobile devices finally had arrived there. In her speech, she explains to the audience in how far economic issues, entrepreneurial establishments, social relations and professional dependencies changed with the use of mobile phones.
The conference, of which her presentation is part, aims to analyze the influences of ICT (especially the use of mobile and internet devices) on the social and economic development among the most vulnerable population in Africa and Latin America.
For more information access: http://www.uoc.edu/portal/english/estudis/estudis.html

CHAPTER TWO ; How to build a Multi - BillionDollar business in AfricaFrom scratch -Strive Masiyiwa -
FIGHTING FOR MY DREAM
Dr, Strive Masiyiwa a UK based Born againZimbabwean entrepreneur. he is the founder and executive Chairman of Econet Group, a re-known philanthropist who has educated more than 100,000 children across the African continent and has devoted his time to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs through his face book page. this Audio is Chapter one of his book, How to build a multi billion dollar business from scratch. By STRIVE MASIYIWA and compiled by GEOFREY TENGANAMBA
as you listen i pray that you draw inspiration from his story, so that you may channel this to motivate you in your pursuit of Happiness. God bless you.
My five year battle to set up Econet
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Deborah Brautigam - "The Dragon's Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa"

Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. Media reports about huge aid packages, support for pariah regimes, regiments of Chinese labor, and the ruthless exploitation of workers and natural resources in some of the poorest countries in the world sparked fierce debates. These debates, however, took place with very few hard facts. China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace.
This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and...

published: 08 Jul 2015

Top Model South Africa 2018

Top Model SA is one of the leading international professional model search competitions, with a proven history of discovering new model talent and creating dreams! Thanks to all #TMSA18 Sponsors. Afri Live Stream & Productions, Willie Venter, SoundCorpSA, Carnivalcity, Cruzvodka, MaximMagSA, Computweak and FragranceSA

Dr Mohamed keynote speech at LTE Africa 2016：Digitalization & Broadband being New Power for Africa

On the LTEAfrica 2016 took place in November in Cape Town South Africa, Dr. Mohamed Madkour addressed all participants on the keynote and stressed that digitalization and broadband are the new power that energize African countries’ economy and facilitate safe, productive and happy life for African people. Huawei is not only the partner of operators to build broadband networks but also the collaborator to explore more value for MBB business. Please check out the video to learn more.

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

Are Chinese IT companies doing enough to train local staff in Africa?

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees...

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new innovation centers to foster IT development. Similar centers are expected to launch elsewhere in Africa over the next few years. Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for Huawei as the company seeks to chip away at Samsung's regional dominance in mobile phones. In Kenya, for example, Huawei now has 50% market share for hand phones and is similarly strong in other fast growing African countries where a growing number of consumers are switching from basic feature phones to low-cost Android-powered smart phones. Given the importance and the vast potential of the African IT market, it makes a lot of sense for Huawei to invest in developing its local talent. Chinese companies, though, don't have the best reputation for labor relations and skills transfer in Africa. While some of the criticism of the Chinese is based on unfounded rumors and falsehoods, there are though legitimate reasons to be skeptical of Huawei's claims. While Huawei has been quite aggressive about publicizing its new training programs, the company is characteristically shy about revealing the actual effectiveness of these programs and whether the skills taught by the company are useful beyond Huawei and will young people to find jobs with other companies in the IT market. It is hard to tell, especially observing from the outside, as there really has not been much research done on the quality of Huawei's skills development programs. So for now it is almost impossible to determine if all the media hoopla the company is generating is legitimate or just the typical corporate public relations propaganda. Johns Hopkins University masters candidate Ben Tsui wanted to find out. Ben recently completed a policy brief for the China-Africa ResearchInitiative on Huawei's training programs and skills transfer initiatives in Africa. He joins Eric & Cobus to discuss his findings and whether or not Huawei deserves all of the attention that it's getting for its efforts to develop local IT talent across Africa. Join the discussion. Do you think Huawei deserves praise for its efforts to train thousands of Africans in IT or is this just more empty corporate PR that we should all treat with a certain degree of skepticism? Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque

The Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently launched a massive publicity campaign to raise awareness in Africa about all that it is doing to train local employees. The company has opened at least five training centers in different countries across the continent and claims that it has provided skills training to 12,000 Africans students every year. Every year, Huawei sponsors thousands of IT engineers from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among others to travel to the company's headquarters in southern China for additional skills development. Now the company says it wants to move beyond simple training programs to actually seeding African technology innovation. In July, Huawei announced a new partnership with South Africa'sDepartment of Telecommunications and Postal Service to build new innovation centers to foster IT development. Similar centers are expected to launch elsewhere in Africa over the next few years. Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for Huawei as the company seeks to chip away at Samsung's regional dominance in mobile phones. In Kenya, for example, Huawei now has 50% market share for hand phones and is similarly strong in other fast growing African countries where a growing number of consumers are switching from basic feature phones to low-cost Android-powered smart phones. Given the importance and the vast potential of the African IT market, it makes a lot of sense for Huawei to invest in developing its local talent. Chinese companies, though, don't have the best reputation for labor relations and skills transfer in Africa. While some of the criticism of the Chinese is based on unfounded rumors and falsehoods, there are though legitimate reasons to be skeptical of Huawei's claims. While Huawei has been quite aggressive about publicizing its new training programs, the company is characteristically shy about revealing the actual effectiveness of these programs and whether the skills taught by the company are useful beyond Huawei and will young people to find jobs with other companies in the IT market. It is hard to tell, especially observing from the outside, as there really has not been much research done on the quality of Huawei's skills development programs. So for now it is almost impossible to determine if all the media hoopla the company is generating is legitimate or just the typical corporate public relations propaganda. Johns Hopkins University masters candidate Ben Tsui wanted to find out. Ben recently completed a policy brief for the China-Africa ResearchInitiative on Huawei's training programs and skills transfer initiatives in Africa. He joins Eric & Cobus to discuss his findings and whether or not Huawei deserves all of the attention that it's getting for its efforts to develop local IT talent across Africa. Join the discussion. Do you think Huawei deserves praise for its efforts to train thousands of Africans in IT or is this just more empty corporate PR that we should all treat with a certain degree of skepticism? Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque

For better or worse, Africa’s digital future is tied to China

China’s infrastructure building spree in Africa is now visible in dozens of countries across the continent. Big signs that advertise the names of Chinese state-...

China’s infrastructure building spree in Africa is now visible in dozens of countries across the continent. Big signs that advertise the names of Chinese state-owned contractors hangover construction sites for roads, railways, airports and other projects. But out of sight, the Chinese are also leading another infrastructure building boom that is just as important, if not more, than the thousands of kilometers or roads they’re building. Chinese tech companies are now the most important players in Africa’s rapid emergence as of one of the world’s fastest growing digital markets. PRC companies, private and state-owned, are working with local telecom operators across Africa to build powerful new data hubs to accommodate the surge in internet traffic, wiring up the continent with new fiber optic connections and selling enormous quantities of low-cost smartphones that make it possible for millions of consumers to go online for the first time. While all of this new connectivity is great and benefits tens of millions of people in a market that has long lagged behind the rest of the world, China’s increasingly indispensable role in Africa’s information market is also a source of serious concern. In particular, African human rights activists and political dissidents worry that the Chinese will import the same digital surveillance technology Beijing uses at home. China, after all, has built the world’s most controlled internet ecosystem that effectively monitors content and the movement of people with the help of advanced facial recognition and big data technologies among others. Will the Chinese now bring that model to Africa? Not according to Iginio Gagliardone, a new media and human rights researcher at both Wits University in Johannesburg and Oxford University in the United Kingdom. "After analyzing different cases in China’s contributions to the shaping of ICTs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana, I discovered that the contrary appears to be true,” he said in a new article he wrote for the University of Hong Kong’s website AsiaGlobalOnline. "China seems to have kept true to its pledge to support nationally rooted visions of the information society, rather than promoting template approaches,” he added. But even though China may not be imposing its own approach to technology on African governments, that doesn’t mean that potentially dangerous Chinese technology isn’t making it into the hands of some of Africa’s not-so-democratic leaders. Case in point: Cloudwalk, a Chinese technology company based in Guangzhou, announced a deal in April to sell artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition systems to the government in Zimbabwe. Similarly, Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have also reportedly sold sophisticated digital surveillance technology to Ethio Telecom in Ethiopia, according to a 2014 report from Human Rights Watch. Iginio joins Eric & Cobus to discuss China’s now central role in Africa’s information communications technology markets and whether there is a reason to be concerned. Join the discussion. Are you concerned about China’s growing role in the African tech scene or do you think that the concerns about surveillance and political suppression are unfounded? Let us know what you think. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadeneseque | @iginioe Email: eric@chinaafricarproject.com | cobus@chinaafricaproject.com

China’s infrastructure building spree in Africa is now visible in dozens of countries across the continent. Big signs that advertise the names of Chinese state-owned contractors hangover construction sites for roads, railways, airports and other projects. But out of sight, the Chinese are also leading another infrastructure building boom that is just as important, if not more, than the thousands of kilometers or roads they’re building. Chinese tech companies are now the most important players in Africa’s rapid emergence as of one of the world’s fastest growing digital markets. PRC companies, private and state-owned, are working with local telecom operators across Africa to build powerful new data hubs to accommodate the surge in internet traffic, wiring up the continent with new fiber optic connections and selling enormous quantities of low-cost smartphones that make it possible for millions of consumers to go online for the first time. While all of this new connectivity is great and benefits tens of millions of people in a market that has long lagged behind the rest of the world, China’s increasingly indispensable role in Africa’s information market is also a source of serious concern. In particular, African human rights activists and political dissidents worry that the Chinese will import the same digital surveillance technology Beijing uses at home. China, after all, has built the world’s most controlled internet ecosystem that effectively monitors content and the movement of people with the help of advanced facial recognition and big data technologies among others. Will the Chinese now bring that model to Africa? Not according to Iginio Gagliardone, a new media and human rights researcher at both Wits University in Johannesburg and Oxford University in the United Kingdom. "After analyzing different cases in China’s contributions to the shaping of ICTs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana, I discovered that the contrary appears to be true,” he said in a new article he wrote for the University of Hong Kong’s website AsiaGlobalOnline. "China seems to have kept true to its pledge to support nationally rooted visions of the information society, rather than promoting template approaches,” he added. But even though China may not be imposing its own approach to technology on African governments, that doesn’t mean that potentially dangerous Chinese technology isn’t making it into the hands of some of Africa’s not-so-democratic leaders. Case in point: Cloudwalk, a Chinese technology company based in Guangzhou, announced a deal in April to sell artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition systems to the government in Zimbabwe. Similarly, Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have also reportedly sold sophisticated digital surveillance technology to Ethio Telecom in Ethiopia, according to a 2014 report from Human Rights Watch. Iginio joins Eric & Cobus to discuss China’s now central role in Africa’s information communications technology markets and whether there is a reason to be concerned. Join the discussion. Are you concerned about China’s growing role in the African tech scene or do you think that the concerns about surveillance and political suppression are unfounded? Let us know what you think. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadeneseque | @iginioe Email: eric@chinaafricarproject.com | cobus@chinaafricaproject.com

Revealed!!! Amazing Telecom Opportunity For Africa

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Talk Africa: Africa’s secession risks

Secession debates around the world have intensified - and not least in Africa. Calls for a separate South-eastern state in Nigeria have grown louder, evoking me...

Secession debates around the world have intensified - and not least in Africa. Calls for a separate South-eastern state in Nigeria have grown louder, evoking memories of the 1967 civil war that killed around 1 million people.
Also neighbouring Cameroon has seen dozens of fatalities this past week as a separatist group in the country's Anglophone belt made a symbolic declaration of independence.
So what gives rise to the calls for self-rule in these countries? And have post-secession situations in Africa been ideal?
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Secession debates around the world have intensified - and not least in Africa. Calls for a separate South-eastern state in Nigeria have grown louder, evoking memories of the 1967 civil war that killed around 1 million people.
Also neighbouring Cameroon has seen dozens of fatalities this past week as a separatist group in the country's Anglophone belt made a symbolic declaration of independence.
So what gives rise to the calls for self-rule in these countries? And have post-secession situations in Africa been ideal?
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China's controversial, out-sized role in Africa's digital revolution

Africa is home to one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. In fact, more African households own a mobile phone than have reliable electricit...

Africa is home to one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. In fact, more African households own a mobile phone than have reliable electricity or even clean water. The combination of a young population, some of the fastest growing economies and steadily falling prices for both mobile handsets as well as internet access are all contributing to produce one of the most dynamic InternetCommunications Technology (ICT) markets in the world. Both the Chinese government and private companies play an outsized role in Africa’s ICT development. Vast new mobile phone and data networks are being built by firms like Huawei and ZTE, financed by China’s state-controlled banks while device manufacturers like Lenovo and Xiaomi flood the market with affordable handsets that allow tens of millions of new consumers to go online every year. Although the Chinese do not often get the credit they rightly deserve for building out so much of Africa’s technology infrastructure, human rights groups and other civil society organizations are increasingly concerned that along with the new devices, servers and routers, the Chinese are also importing the know-how for some African governments to implement far-reaching telecom surveillance initiatives. This week on the podcast, Eric & Cobus explore the intersection between politics and technology in Africa and how China is changing the digital landscape across the continent, both for good and, potentially, in ways that could lead to increased censorship and state-control. Their special guest this week is Iginio Gagliardone, a leading scholar on African new media at Wits University in Johannesburg. Iginio is also an Associate Research Fellow in New Media and Human Rights at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom and the author of the new book “The Politics of Technology in Africa." Join the discussion. Do you think China’s contribution to Africa’s technology development is something that should be praised or is it a source of concern over human rights and freedom of speech issues. Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @standenesque

Africa is home to one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. In fact, more African households own a mobile phone than have reliable electricity or even clean water. The combination of a young population, some of the fastest growing economies and steadily falling prices for both mobile handsets as well as internet access are all contributing to produce one of the most dynamic InternetCommunications Technology (ICT) markets in the world. Both the Chinese government and private companies play an outsized role in Africa’s ICT development. Vast new mobile phone and data networks are being built by firms like Huawei and ZTE, financed by China’s state-controlled banks while device manufacturers like Lenovo and Xiaomi flood the market with affordable handsets that allow tens of millions of new consumers to go online every year. Although the Chinese do not often get the credit they rightly deserve for building out so much of Africa’s technology infrastructure, human rights groups and other civil society organizations are increasingly concerned that along with the new devices, servers and routers, the Chinese are also importing the know-how for some African governments to implement far-reaching telecom surveillance initiatives. This week on the podcast, Eric & Cobus explore the intersection between politics and technology in Africa and how China is changing the digital landscape across the continent, both for good and, potentially, in ways that could lead to increased censorship and state-control. Their special guest this week is Iginio Gagliardone, a leading scholar on African new media at Wits University in Johannesburg. Iginio is also an Associate Research Fellow in New Media and Human Rights at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom and the author of the new book “The Politics of Technology in Africa." Join the discussion. Do you think China’s contribution to Africa’s technology development is something that should be praised or is it a source of concern over human rights and freedom of speech issues. Tell us what you think: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @standenesque

World Energy Congress | Empowering Africa: Realising the Potential

While Africa is blessed with a vast and diverse wealth of energy resources, from vast oil and gas reserves to great potential for renewable energy sources, incl...

While Africa is blessed with a vast and diverse wealth of energy resources, from vast oil and gas reserves to great potential for renewable energy sources, including solar and large hydropower projects, the continents’ energy wealth is unevenly distributed and mostly underdeveloped. Africa is still the least electrified continent - 2 out of 3 Africans lack access to electricity. To empower Africa access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical. Advancing regional integration through priority interconnection projects must be part of the way forward for the continent to realise its untapped potential. Among the most encouraging recent developments are number of innovative bottom-up off-grid solutions supported by mobile banking solutions.
Questions
What are the priority back-bone projects on a 21st century energy roadmap for Africa?
What is the role of mobile financing and micro leasing for empowerment of rural Africa?
What are key barriers to finance and deliver energy infrastructure on a national and regional level, and how can they be overcome?
Discussion Leader(s): Thulani Gcabashe, Chairman; Executive Chairman, Standard Bank GroupLtd.; BuiltAfrica Holdings, South Africa ; Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner, Energy and Infrastructure, African Union, Ethiopia ; Simon D'ujanga, State Secretary for Energy, Government of Uganda, Uganda ; Andrew N. Kamau, Principal Secretary of Petroleum, Government of Kenya, KenyaTopic: GlobalScenarios & RegionalCrossroads

While Africa is blessed with a vast and diverse wealth of energy resources, from vast oil and gas reserves to great potential for renewable energy sources, including solar and large hydropower projects, the continents’ energy wealth is unevenly distributed and mostly underdeveloped. Africa is still the least electrified continent - 2 out of 3 Africans lack access to electricity. To empower Africa access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical. Advancing regional integration through priority interconnection projects must be part of the way forward for the continent to realise its untapped potential. Among the most encouraging recent developments are number of innovative bottom-up off-grid solutions supported by mobile banking solutions.
Questions
What are the priority back-bone projects on a 21st century energy roadmap for Africa?
What is the role of mobile financing and micro leasing for empowerment of rural Africa?
What are key barriers to finance and deliver energy infrastructure on a national and regional level, and how can they be overcome?
Discussion Leader(s): Thulani Gcabashe, Chairman; Executive Chairman, Standard Bank GroupLtd.; BuiltAfrica Holdings, South Africa ; Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner, Energy and Infrastructure, African Union, Ethiopia ; Simon D'ujanga, State Secretary for Energy, Government of Uganda, Uganda ; Andrew N. Kamau, Principal Secretary of Petroleum, Government of Kenya, KenyaTopic: GlobalScenarios & RegionalCrossroads

Africa Connects: Mobile Communication and Social Change - by Mirjam de Bruijn

Mirjam de Bruijn has realized a research on the developments that took place in different African countries after mobile devices finally had arrived there. In h...

Mirjam de Bruijn has realized a research on the developments that took place in different African countries after mobile devices finally had arrived there. In her speech, she explains to the audience in how far economic issues, entrepreneurial establishments, social relations and professional dependencies changed with the use of mobile phones.
The conference, of which her presentation is part, aims to analyze the influences of ICT (especially the use of mobile and internet devices) on the social and economic development among the most vulnerable population in Africa and Latin America.
For more information access: http://www.uoc.edu/portal/english/estudis/estudis.html

Mirjam de Bruijn has realized a research on the developments that took place in different African countries after mobile devices finally had arrived there. In her speech, she explains to the audience in how far economic issues, entrepreneurial establishments, social relations and professional dependencies changed with the use of mobile phones.
The conference, of which her presentation is part, aims to analyze the influences of ICT (especially the use of mobile and internet devices) on the social and economic development among the most vulnerable population in Africa and Latin America.
For more information access: http://www.uoc.edu/portal/english/estudis/estudis.html

CHAPTER TWO ; How to build a Multi - BillionDollar business in AfricaFrom scratch -Strive Masiyiwa -
FIGHTING FOR MY DREAM
Dr, Strive Masiyiwa a UK based Born againZimbabwean entrepreneur. he is the founder and executive Chairman of Econet Group, a re-known philanthropist who has educated more than 100,000 children across the African continent and has devoted his time to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs through his face book page. this Audio is Chapter one of his book, How to build a multi billion dollar business from scratch. By STRIVE MASIYIWA and compiled by GEOFREY TENGANAMBA
as you listen i pray that you draw inspiration from his story, so that you may channel this to motivate you in your pursuit of Happiness. God bless you.
My five year battle to set up Econet
The investment from the IFC had taken me to a completely different level. For the first time, I
had real EQUITY in the business and I was not just relying on bank LOANS.
I had to meet tight conditions on how I conducted every aspect of the business. I now had a
“boss” again; they were called the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, experienced businessmen and
women who took their job very seriously.
My management team were well selected; a team of the best young professionals, I could find in
my country. They were absolutely the best. I was finally doing the kind of projects, I always
dreamed about. We were making money, and growing fast.
Although I had worked for our national telecoms company, called PTC (now TelOne); since
leaving them, I had not had anything to do with telecommunications as an industry, because my
business was in electrical power construction work. I had however kept subscriptions to all my
professional magazines on developments in telecoms. I knew that MobileCommunications was
beginning to emerge as the next frontier. And yet in Africa, there were less than 5 countries that
had built such networks, at the time. Most countries only had state owned fixed line operators
providing poor, poor service. I wrote on our boards and I told our people, I said, our mission is to
provide telecommunications to all the people of Africa
I began to put together a business plan for a network in Zimbabwe. I travelled to trade shows,
and I visited manufacturers, and operators, to gain greater understanding.
That was 1993.
It took me more than a year of research and study to finally have a business plan. I then
approached the best investment banker in the country, at the time. His name was Dr Nkosana
Moyo, and he was CEO of Standard CharteredMerchant Bank Zimbabwe.
I called my new business, "Enhanced Communications Network". Dr Moyo read my business
plan and his key comment was “can I suggest a name change? I think you should call it,
ECONET. This is a great project, we are happy to fund it. I have put together a team to work on
it. I also have the support of our head office in London".
Since we would need access to special radio frequencies, we would have to approach my former
employers the public telephone operator, They were not only a monopoly they were also the
regulator!We decided that it would be best to propose that they form a joint venture with me. They could
have 51%, and I would have 49%. I would also raise all the funding and manage the business.
The bank wrote the letter on my behalf, to show them that this was a serious proposal.
What happened next must surely rank, amongst the greatest follies in the world of business:
They could have owned the Econet Wireless Group, but instead they declared war on me!
They told us that mobile telephony was a passing fad which would never succeed. And that they
were too busy, with more important things!
I immediately, suggested that since they were not interested. Could they please allocate me the
necessary frequencies, so that I could proceed to offer the service, to the public. This time, they
read me the "Riot Act"; reminding me that they have a monopoly over everything telecoms.
I refused to go away: " How can you have a monopoly over something you do not want to do?" I
asked. They responded by threatening me with prosecution, if I so much as tried!
One of the bankers in Dr. Nkosana Moyo's office, was a lawyer, by the name of Ian Donovan. As
we sat in their offices, studying the latest reply, he pulled out the Telecommunications Act, and
began to take me through it.
"...these guys are wrong about this Act.If I were you, I would approach the court and obtain a
declaratory order, saying you have a right to proceed".
"Is it really, that simple?" I asked.
"Yes".
"Let's go for it!" I finally declared.
The bank said they could not get involved in a legal battle, but wished me well. And this is how
the most celebrated legal battle, in the history of telecommunications in Africa began. It was to
take five painful years.

CHAPTER TWO ; How to build a Multi - BillionDollar business in AfricaFrom scratch -Strive Masiyiwa -
FIGHTING FOR MY DREAM
Dr, Strive Masiyiwa a UK based Born againZimbabwean entrepreneur. he is the founder and executive Chairman of Econet Group, a re-known philanthropist who has educated more than 100,000 children across the African continent and has devoted his time to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs through his face book page. this Audio is Chapter one of his book, How to build a multi billion dollar business from scratch. By STRIVE MASIYIWA and compiled by GEOFREY TENGANAMBA
as you listen i pray that you draw inspiration from his story, so that you may channel this to motivate you in your pursuit of Happiness. God bless you.
My five year battle to set up Econet
The investment from the IFC had taken me to a completely different level. For the first time, I
had real EQUITY in the business and I was not just relying on bank LOANS.
I had to meet tight conditions on how I conducted every aspect of the business. I now had a
“boss” again; they were called the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, experienced businessmen and
women who took their job very seriously.
My management team were well selected; a team of the best young professionals, I could find in
my country. They were absolutely the best. I was finally doing the kind of projects, I always
dreamed about. We were making money, and growing fast.
Although I had worked for our national telecoms company, called PTC (now TelOne); since
leaving them, I had not had anything to do with telecommunications as an industry, because my
business was in electrical power construction work. I had however kept subscriptions to all my
professional magazines on developments in telecoms. I knew that MobileCommunications was
beginning to emerge as the next frontier. And yet in Africa, there were less than 5 countries that
had built such networks, at the time. Most countries only had state owned fixed line operators
providing poor, poor service. I wrote on our boards and I told our people, I said, our mission is to
provide telecommunications to all the people of Africa
I began to put together a business plan for a network in Zimbabwe. I travelled to trade shows,
and I visited manufacturers, and operators, to gain greater understanding.
That was 1993.
It took me more than a year of research and study to finally have a business plan. I then
approached the best investment banker in the country, at the time. His name was Dr Nkosana
Moyo, and he was CEO of Standard CharteredMerchant Bank Zimbabwe.
I called my new business, "Enhanced Communications Network". Dr Moyo read my business
plan and his key comment was “can I suggest a name change? I think you should call it,
ECONET. This is a great project, we are happy to fund it. I have put together a team to work on
it. I also have the support of our head office in London".
Since we would need access to special radio frequencies, we would have to approach my former
employers the public telephone operator, They were not only a monopoly they were also the
regulator!We decided that it would be best to propose that they form a joint venture with me. They could
have 51%, and I would have 49%. I would also raise all the funding and manage the business.
The bank wrote the letter on my behalf, to show them that this was a serious proposal.
What happened next must surely rank, amongst the greatest follies in the world of business:
They could have owned the Econet Wireless Group, but instead they declared war on me!
They told us that mobile telephony was a passing fad which would never succeed. And that they
were too busy, with more important things!
I immediately, suggested that since they were not interested. Could they please allocate me the
necessary frequencies, so that I could proceed to offer the service, to the public. This time, they
read me the "Riot Act"; reminding me that they have a monopoly over everything telecoms.
I refused to go away: " How can you have a monopoly over something you do not want to do?" I
asked. They responded by threatening me with prosecution, if I so much as tried!
One of the bankers in Dr. Nkosana Moyo's office, was a lawyer, by the name of Ian Donovan. As
we sat in their offices, studying the latest reply, he pulled out the Telecommunications Act, and
began to take me through it.
"...these guys are wrong about this Act.If I were you, I would approach the court and obtain a
declaratory order, saying you have a right to proceed".
"Is it really, that simple?" I asked.
"Yes".
"Let's go for it!" I finally declared.
The bank said they could not get involved in a legal battle, but wished me well. And this is how
the most celebrated legal battle, in the history of telecommunications in Africa began. It was to
take five painful years.

Deborah Brautigam - "The Dragon's Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa"

Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? In the last...

Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. Media reports about huge aid packages, support for pariah regimes, regiments of Chinese labor, and the ruthless exploitation of workers and natural resources in some of the poorest countries in the world sparked fierce debates. These debates, however, took place with very few hard facts. China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace.
This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy. Drawing on three decades of experience in China and Africa, and hundreds of interviews in Africa, China, Europe and the U.S., Brautigam shines new light on a topic of great interest.
China has ended poverty for hundreds of millions of its own citizens. Will Chinese engagement benefit Africa? Using hard data and a series of vivid stories ranging across agriculture, industry, natural resources, and governance, Brautigam's fascinating book provides an answer. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with China's rise, and what it might mean for the challenge of ending poverty in Africa.
About the Speaker
Brautigam has been a recipient of a FulbrightSeniorRegionalResearchAward for Africa, and a Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Grant, and has also been awarded fellowships from the Council on Foreign Relations, the Woodrow WilsonInternational Center for Scholars, and the German Marshall Fund. She is the author of Chinese Aid and African Development: ExportingGreen Revolution (St. Martin's Press, 1998) and Aid Dependence and Governance (Almquist & Wiksell, 2000), co-editor of Taxation and State-Building in Developing Countries: Capacity and Consent (Cambridge University Press, 2008) and some two dozen articles and book chapters on foreign aid, the political economy of development, and the politics of economic policy.

Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. Media reports about huge aid packages, support for pariah regimes, regiments of Chinese labor, and the ruthless exploitation of workers and natural resources in some of the poorest countries in the world sparked fierce debates. These debates, however, took place with very few hard facts. China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace.
This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy. Drawing on three decades of experience in China and Africa, and hundreds of interviews in Africa, China, Europe and the U.S., Brautigam shines new light on a topic of great interest.
China has ended poverty for hundreds of millions of its own citizens. Will Chinese engagement benefit Africa? Using hard data and a series of vivid stories ranging across agriculture, industry, natural resources, and governance, Brautigam's fascinating book provides an answer. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with China's rise, and what it might mean for the challenge of ending poverty in Africa.
About the Speaker
Brautigam has been a recipient of a FulbrightSeniorRegionalResearchAward for Africa, and a Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Grant, and has also been awarded fellowships from the Council on Foreign Relations, the Woodrow WilsonInternational Center for Scholars, and the German Marshall Fund. She is the author of Chinese Aid and African Development: ExportingGreen Revolution (St. Martin's Press, 1998) and Aid Dependence and Governance (Almquist & Wiksell, 2000), co-editor of Taxation and State-Building in Developing Countries: Capacity and Consent (Cambridge University Press, 2008) and some two dozen articles and book chapters on foreign aid, the political economy of development, and the politics of economic policy.

Top Model South Africa 2018

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On the LTEAfrica 2016 took place in November in Cape Town South Africa, Dr. Mohamed Madkour addressed all participants on the keynote and stressed that digitalization and broadband are the new power that energize African countries’ economy and facilitate safe, productive and happy life for African people. Huawei is not only the partner of operators to build broadband networks but also the collaborator to explore more value for MBB business. Please check out the video to learn more.

On the LTEAfrica 2016 took place in November in Cape Town South Africa, Dr. Mohamed Madkour addressed all participants on the keynote and stressed that digitalization and broadband are the new power that energize African countries’ economy and facilitate safe, productive and happy life for African people. Huawei is not only the partner of operators to build broadband networks but also the collaborator to explore more value for MBB business. Please check out the video to learn more.

Focus on Africa's mobile telecommunication industry

Africa's Mobile telecommunicationIndustry has evolved over the years. Mobile phones have become one of the most valued possessions for many Africans. According to Tax and Advisory firm, KPMG, the continent presents a massive consumer market when compared with the slowdown in subscriber growth in the rest of the world, with at least 500 million potential mobile subscribers.

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Africa's telecoms frontier

Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But wit...

Africa's telecoms frontier

Sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest growing region in terms of mobile subscriptions. But with many rural areas lacking basic telecoms infrastructure, there are ample opportunities for investment. The FT's Vanessa Kortekaas assesses the risks and rewards.
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10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa 2017

10 Biggest and Richest Companies in Africa
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10) Aspen Pharmacare Holdings – South Africa – $10.1B
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings is the only pharmaceutical company in this list. It is by far the biggest pharmaceutical company in Africa. They supply branded and generic medicine and other similar products like eye drops, ointments and nutrition for infants. More than 10,000 people work there and their main center is located in Durban, South Africa.
9) Sanlam – South Africa – $10.5B
Sanlam is a South AfricanLife & Health insurance company. Founded in 1918 they are headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. They have 14,700 employees and total sales of $6.58B
8) Dangote Cement – Nigeria – $13.8B
Dangote Cement is the biggest company in Nigeria. Founded in 1992 it is now active in 15 countries throughout Africa. The focus of the company is still cement. Over time the parent company has added food products like sugar, flour and salt.
Sales clocked in at $2.48B. The company employed over 14,000 people and the headquarters are still in Lagos, Nigeria. The owner Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa .
7) Standard Bank Group – South Africa – $14.4B
Founded over 154 years ago the Standard Bank of South Africa is one of the largest financial companies in South Africa. It is active in 20 countries across Africa and the world. In 2015 its revenue was $16.2 billion. In recent years it has been plagued by very low customer satisfaction in South Africa. The latest employee figures show that over 69,000 people work at this bank.
6) Vodacom – South Africa – $14.6B
Vodacom is a South African based telecom provider with over 55 million customers. They are mostly active in South Africa, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho. Though they provide some services in more than 40 African countries. Their parent company is the telecom giant Vodafone. In 2015 Vodacom had a net income of $850 million and employed just below 8,000 people.
5) FirstRand – South Africa – $18.5B
FirstRand is a South African bank that offers insurance, banking and investments services. Where other banks sometimes focus on one customer group FirstRand has customers from all sectors of the economy: individuals, companies and the government. The company was founded in 1970. It has its headquarters in Sandton, South Africa and employs more than 42,000 people. FirstRand is the biggest bank in South Africa .
4) MTNGroup – South Africa – $18.9B
MTN Group is a South African telecommunication service provider. The company was only founded in 1994 and is now one of the biggest broadband, internet and mobile phone providers in Africa. Despite its sales of $11.5B they only have 22,000 employees.
3) Sasol – South Africa – $20.9B
Sasol Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company mainly focuses on liquid fuels, low-carbon electricity and various chemicals. The headquarters are in Johannesburg and nearly 31,000 people work at the company.
2) Steinhoff International – South Africa – $22.8B
Steinhoff is the second largest company in Africa. It is a retail holding company and mainly trades in household goods and furniture. The company is quickly expanding all over the world. For example, in 2016 it bought the Poundland discount chain in the UK for £610 million. The company is now also in talks to purchase the Mattress Firm based in the US for $3.8 billion.
In total the company operates 6500 stores and employs over 90,000 people. About 60% of the firm’s revenue is from Europe. These are a few of the South African brands Steinhoff owns: Pennypinchers, Timbercity, Shoe City, Unitrans.
1) The Biggest Company in Africa: Naspers – South Africa – $60B
Naspers is the biggest public company in Africa ! They were founded in 1915 and they are active in broadcasting and cable services. Its main source of income is from internet services like classifieds, e-commerce and payment providers. On top of that they are active in TV, print media and book publishing. Its base of operations is in Cape Town, South Africa and they employ roughly 24,000 people.
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A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph...

A brief history of telecommunications in Africa

The video shares a brief history of telecommunications in Africa, dating back to telegraph during the early days of colonial rule. Early submarine cables, such as SAT-1 and Atlantis are referenced. The issue of the interconnection of African countries, including the PANAFTEL, RASCOM and recent efforts to have Africa interconnected are mentioned. The modern submarine fibre optic cables serving Africa, large number of mobile subscriptions in Africa and possible future innovation especially around electronic voting systems are discussed.
ICT Africa (http://www.ictafrica.info) is a one stop shop for all news and information relating to ICT in Africa including fibre optic infrastructure development, mobile networks, satellite systems, the Internet and broadband networks and applications.
The ICT Africa news sections include feature articles on different types of ICTs in Africa, ICT headlines from other sources. We encourage visitors to contribute to our feature stories by making comments or contacting us with their own feature stories.
Our job section is a meeting place for ICT job seekers interested in Africa IT Jobs and companies in Africa seeking talent. We encourage employers to post their jobs here and job seekers to post their skills and expertise.
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Our ICT Africa event sections inform visitors of all the tradeshows, conferences and workshops taking place throughout the continent. Event organisers are encouraged to share their upcoming events with all our site visitors.

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Mauritius Telecom - African Operator of the Year 2016

Mauritius Telecom has been awarded the title of ‘Operator of the Year 2016’ by the FTTH Co...

In celebration of Women's History Month in this month of March, I sit down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with global business leader extraordinaire Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of global telecoms company Airtel in Ghana in West Africa).
In this interview Lucy Quist generously shares rich nuggets of wisdom on her journey to success.
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It's been said that a leader is someone whose actions inspires you to do more, to be more & to dream more. That is the epitome of the sheer brilliance, ingenuity & leadership example set by Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana). She is an international business leader, a highly sought-after public speaker, a multiple award-winning personality, a wife and a mother.
In 2016, The BBC named Mrs. Quist in their 'Women of Africa' series titled "PowerWomen" which is a BBC season recognising inspiring women who are chief executive officers or company heads across the African continent who are finding success in their country and beyond and Mrs. Quist was included in this list as ONE of only SIX women mentioned in this list.
Lucy Quist has a world of experience in managing business successfully from different parts of the globe. She has a track record of transforming businesses for growth and to ensure that they have a positive reputation even in the most challenging situations. She has blazed many trails as a female technology expert across the continent and is currently the CEO of Airtel Ghana, one of Ghana’s largest telecommunications companies.
She believes that innovation through the teaching of STEM(Science.Technology.Engineering.Mathematics) is a requirement for developing countries to accelerate development. She advocates for greater participation of young people in STEM as the foundation for accelerated development. She is renowned for her transformational leadership abilities.
She is renowned for initiating a call to action which she terms "TheBoldNewNormal" which is a call to everyone to rethink the future of Africa. It is a call to:
- Individually create a new vision for our future (which will in turn impact Africa)
- Change our language - the words we speak - to positively reflect our visions of possibility
- Allow our language to change mindsets so our focus is not on 'eradicating poverty' but rather mindsets that focus on 'creating prosperity'
This is how she describes this initiative:
"For me personally this means being:
1. A transformational business leader who builds today's business and more importantly creates more business leaders for the future. Business, and not aid, builds economies. This means ensuring that our young people realise their potential.
2. An advocate for greater participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We need the critical and analytical thinking of STEM to create new solutions to improve lives.
3. A woman who empowers women of all ages to believe in themselves.
This is not about one individual. It is about all of us. Will you join me?"-Lucy Quist(CEO & Managing Director of Airtel Ghana)
To find out more about Lucy Quist visit: www.lucyquist.com

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Standard Telecom Power Solution System

Meet Adrian's Standard Telecom Power Solution system. First of it's kind in the African Ma...